Jaxon: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ja-hkso-hn
Origin: Uzbekistan
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Asia
Meaning: Son of Jack

Jaxon is a boy's name with British origins, meaning "son of Jack". It is a modern variation of the classic title Jackson, which has its roots in English and Old Greek. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, entering the top 1,000 baby names in 1997 and consistently remaining in the top 50 since 2013. The origin of Jaxon can be traced back to the Biblical name John, whose nickname is Jack. This gives the variation of Jaxon to its more common name, Jackson. The name has evolved over time, with several different spellings, such as Jaxson, Jaxxon, and Jacksen, each sharing the same meaning. The modernized spelling of Jaxon has a young, trendy, and cool feel, making it a popular choice for young boys.

Jaxon Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jaxon is currently #791 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jaxon is currently #390 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jaxon is currently #365 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jaxon is currently #173 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jaxon is currently #453 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jaxon is currently #217 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jaxon is currently #451 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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