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Paxson

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAK-sun /ˈpæk.sən/High

Meaning: From an English surname, 'son of Pack/Paxton'; also read with the Latin pax, 'peace'; 'a son of peace'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Pack; a son of peace: Paxson is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom an English surname, 'son of Pack/Paxton'; also read with the Latin pax, 'peace'; 'a son of peace'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8075 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 443

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219932025

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

Paxson comes from an English surname — 'son of Pack/Paxton' — also read with the Latin pax, 'peace', as 'a son of peace' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'PAK-sun'; nickname Pax).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, son-of-Pack-or-a-son-of-peace at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Paxson is an English surname, 'son of Pack/Paxton', also read with the Latin pax, 'peace' — 'a son of peace' — a crisp, modern surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PAK-sun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Paxson — surname; routes layered

Variations

PaxtonPaxonPaxsen

Nicknames

Pax

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paxson mean?

Paxson is an English surname — 'son of Pack/Paxton', also read as 'a son of peace' (Latin pax); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Paxson?

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

Is Paxson a boy or girl name?

Paxson is a boy's name.

How popular is Paxson?

Paxson is a rare name in the U.S.

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