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Jaxon
Meaning: son of Jack (variant of Jackson) · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A modern spelling of Jackson, an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack itself is a medieval pet form of John, 'God is gracious'.
Famous people named Jaxon
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (American football player)
Nicknames
Jax
Variants & related names
Jackson, Jaxson
Jaxon name art
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FAQ
What does the name Jaxon mean?
Jaxon means “son of Jack (variant of Jackson)”. It comes from English.
Is Jaxon a popular name?
Yes — Jaxon has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Jaxon?
Jax.
What are other forms of Jaxon?
Jackson, Jaxson.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.