Paxon

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Pronounced PAK-sun /ˈpæk.sən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Paxton — an English surname, 'Pack's town/settlement'; often linked by sound to the Latin pax, 'peace'Low

In 30 seconds: A peaceful town; from Pack's settlement: Paxon spells Paxton. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Paxton — an English surname, 'Pack's town/settlement'; often linked by sound to the Latin pax, 'peace'

U.S. rank (2024)#9621 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 463

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

Paxon is a spelling of Paxton — an English surname, 'Pack's town/settlement'; often linked by sound to the Latin pax, 'peace'. A crisp, modern name (said 'PAK-sun').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the popular Paxton. Rare in this form, a-peaceful-town at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Paxton is an English surname, 'Pack's town/settlement' (often linked by sound to 'peace') — Paxon is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'PAK-sun').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Paxton — English surname

Variations

PaxtonPaxtenPaxsen

Nicknames

Pax

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paxon mean?

Paxon spells Paxton — English 'Pack's town/settlement'; often linked by sound to 'peace'.

How do you pronounce Paxon?

It's said PAK-sun /ˈpæk.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Paxon a boy or girl name?

Paxon is a boy's name.

How popular is Paxon?

Paxon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.