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Dixon

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Pronounced DIHK-suhn /ˈdΙͺk.sΙ™n/Medium

Meaning: son of Dick (Richard)Medium

In 30 seconds: Dixon is an English surname-name meaning 'son of Dick', the old pet form of Richard.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningson of Dick (Richard)
U.S. rank (2024)#2671 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,040

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201618812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dixon began as an English patronymic surname meaning son of Dick, where Dick was the medieval nickname for Richard. Carried for generations as a family name, it has since crossed over into use as a first name.

Because it traces back through Dick to Richard, Dixon quietly carries that name's old sense of a strong ruler.

Did you know? Dixon likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Dixon Edwards (1968-)
    American NFL linebacker who won two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys
  • β˜…Dixon (Steffen Berkhahn) (1975-)
    German house and techno DJ and Innervisions label co-founder
  • β˜…Dixon Edward Hoste (1861-1946)
    British missionary to China and member of the Cambridge Seven
  • β˜…Dixon Ward (1968-)
    Canadian former NHL right wing

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Dawsonβ€” Another English patronymic surname-name with the same -son ending as Dixon.
Richardβ€” The original name behind Dixon, by way of the nickname Dick.
Dixieβ€” Shares the Dix- root tied to Dick that opens Dixon.
Hudsonβ€” An English -son surname turned first name, parallel to Dixon.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dixon mean?

Dixon is usually explained as meaning ' Dick 1 's son' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Dixon?

It's commonly said DIHK-suhn /ˈdΙͺk.sΙ™n/.

Is Dixon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Dixon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Dixon?

In 2024, Dixon ranked #2671 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.

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