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Maxton

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAKS-ton /ˈmæks.tən/Low

Meaning: Mack's town; greatest settlementLow

In 30 seconds: Maxton is a modern compound combining Max (from Latin maximus meaning greatest) with the Old English -ton (settlement or town). It gives the beloved Max a more substantial, two-syllable form.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningMack's town; greatest settlement
U.S. rank (2025)#1180 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births175 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,684

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719272025

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

Maxton combines Max (from Latin maximus, greatest) with the Old English -ton (settlement). It is a modern American constructed name that parallels names like Braxton, Paxton, and Daxton, giving Max a more substantial form.

Maxton has grown in the United States as parents seek longer forms of the very popular Max. Its two syllables give it presence and the -ton ending places it firmly in the modern masculine naming trend.

Did you know? Maxton is a real Scottish place name (Maxton in Roxburghshire) meaning Mack's settlement, giving this modern-sounding name genuine medieval Scottish roots — showing how the most fashionable new names sometimes have ancient geographic foundations.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: Maxton

Variations

MaxonMaxtonMaxtin

Nicknames

Max

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If you like Maxton…

Braxton— Same -axton suffix structure
Paxton— Same -axton pattern
Daxton— Same -ton compound
Maison— another English name
Maxon— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does Maxton mean?

Maxton combines Max (from Latin maximus, greatest) and Old English -ton (settlement), meaning greatest settlement.

Is Maxton a real place?

Yes, Maxton is a village in Roxburghshire, Scotland, giving this modern name genuine medieval roots.

How do you pronounce Maxton?

Maxton is pronounced MAKS-ton with two syllables.

What names are similar to Maxton?

Similar names include Braxton, Paxton, and Daxton.

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