Axton: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahxt-ohn
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of English origin, meaning "sword stone."

Axton is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "Acca's stone" or "sword stone." It has evolved from the surname Axton, which originated in Cheshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly since 2012, influenced by the rise of similar names like Jaxson and Paxton. Axton is often associated with strength and bravery, symbolizing a strong and adventurous individual.

Axton Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Axton is currently #1145 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Axton is currently #1145 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Axton is currently #552 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Axton is currently #263 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Axton is currently #589 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Axton is currently #257 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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