Rixon

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIK-sun /ˈrɪk.sən/High

Meaning: Rixon is an English surname, generally read as a patronymic — 'son of Rick', from Richard ('brave ruler'). Its use as a first name is modern and part of the surname-name trend, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Sharp and modern: Rixon is an English surname read as 'son of Rick' (said 'RIK-sun') — a surname-name, which we note.

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MeaningRixon is an English surname, generally read as a patronymic — 'son of Rick', from Richard ('brave ruler'). Its use as a first name is modern and part of the surname-name trend, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13782 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 81

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

Rixon is an English surname, taken by most authorities as a patronymic — 'son of Rick', the pet form of Richard ('ruler' + 'brave'). It has come into first-name use recently, alongside Dixon, Paxton, and Jaxon, whose x gives them their modern snap. The surname route is the documented one, which we note (said 'RIK-sun').

It appears only rarely as a U.S. first name. Rare, sharp, and modern.

Did you know? Rixon carries Richard inside it: the surname is usually read as 'son of Rick', with Richard meaning 'brave ruler'. Its first-name use is modern, which we note (said 'RIK-sun').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Rixon — English surname, patronymic 'son of Rick'

Variations

RixtonRicksDixon

Nicknames

RixRick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rixon mean?

Rixon is an English surname usually read as 'son of Rick' — from Richard, 'brave ruler'.

How do you pronounce Rixon?

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

Is Rixon a boy or girl name?

Rixon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rixon?

Rixon is a rare name for boys in the U.S.