Maxon

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAK-sun /ˈmæk.sən/High

Meaning: English surname turned given name, derived from Mackson or 'son of Mack', ultimately from Latin Maximus meaning greatestMedium

In 30 seconds: Maxon is a modern English surname name meaning son of Mack, rooted in the Latin Maximus meaning greatest. It has a crisp, confident sound and is rising as parents seek alternatives to Mason and Maxwell.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningEnglish surname turned given name, derived from Mackson or 'son of Mack', ultimately from Latin Maximus meaning greatest

U.S. rank (2024)#3071 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maxon is an English surname derived from Mack (itself a pet form of Magnus or Maxwell) plus the suffix -son, yielding 'son of Mack.' The underlying Latin root Maximus means greatest, giving the name a quietly powerful etymology. Maxon exists as a rare English family name recorded in county records.

As a given name, Maxon is a 21st-century choice that rides the wave of surname-as-first-name popularity. It competes in the same space as Mason, Maxson, and Maxwell. Its two-syllable punch and the familiar Max- prefix make it immediately accessible, while the -on ending feels fresh and modern.

Did you know? Maxon gained cultural traction as the name of the prince character in Kiera Cass's popular The Selection young adult series, which introduced the name to millions of readers in the 2010s.

Overall data confidence 82%

Hanks & Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames — English surname derivationKiera Cass, The Selection series (2012) — Popular fiction bearer of name

Variations

MaxsonMasonMaxwellMaxim

Nicknames

Max

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If you like Maxon…

Mason— shares the -son suffix and same era of surname-name popularity

Maxwell— shares the Max- prefix and strong masculine sound

Maxim— shares Latin root Maximus and the Max- opening

Maxton— near-identical surname name with same structure

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maxon mean?

Maxon means son of Mack, from an English surname, and traces back to Latin Maximus meaning greatest.

How do you pronounce Maxon?

Maxon is pronounced MAK-sun, rhyming with Mason.

Is Maxon a boy or girl name?

Maxon is used as a boys name.

How popular is Maxon?

Maxon is a rare but growing name in the United States, appealing to parents who like Mason and Maxwell but want something less common.