Moxon

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Pronounced MOK-sən /ˈmɑk.sən/High

Meaning: From an English surname — 'son of Mock/Magg' (a pet form of Margaret or Magnus); also echoes 'moxie'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Moxon is an English surname — 'son of Mock' (and a 'moxie' echo). Sleek, spirited, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Norse

MeaningFrom an English surname — 'son of Mock/Magg' (a pet form of Margaret or Magnus); also echoes 'moxie'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5359 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 195

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

Moxon comes from an English surname — 'son of Mock' or 'son of Magg', a medieval pet form of Margaret or Magnus (and possibly linked to Magnus, 'great') — and echoes the modern word 'moxie', 'spirit, courage, nerve' (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, spirited, distinctive surname-name; nickname Mox.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-Mock at the (likely) root, and spirited.

Did you know? Moxon is an English surname, 'son of Mock' (a medieval pet form of Margaret or Magnus) — and echoes 'moxie' (spirit, nerve) — a sleek, spirited surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 50%

Surname references — Moxon — routes layered

Variations

MoxsonMaxon

Nicknames

Mox

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moxon mean?

Moxon is an English surname, 'son of Mock/Magg' (and echoes 'moxie'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Moxon?

It's said MOK-sən /ˈmɑk.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Moxon a boy or girl name?

Moxon is a boy's name.

How popular is Moxon?

Moxon is a very rare name in the U.S.