Paxon
About Paxon
Paxon is a masculine name of Latin derivation, built on the root 'pax' meaning 'peace.' It can be interpreted as 'peaceful one' or 'bringer of peace.' With its strong, modern sound and meaningful origins, Paxon has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek names that are both distinctive and substantive. The name follows the popular trend of surname-style boys' names ending in '-on' (like Mason, Jackson). Paxon offers a fresher alternative to more common peace-themed names while maintaining clear meaning. Sometimes spelled Paxton (with a 't'), the name carries a contemporary masculine energy balanced with the gentle concept of peace, making it appealing to parents seeking strength and virtue in their naming choices.
Pronounced PAK-sun.
As of October 2026, Paxon ranked #7090 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2934 in 2017.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,229 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2015 | #3,849 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | #4,432 | 23 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | #2,934 | 41 | 22.2 |
| 2018 | #4,572 | 22 | 12.1 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,116 | 37 | 21.4 |
| 2021 | #3,977 | 27 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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