The baby name Paxson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpæksən/ (PAKS-ən).
Paxson is English in Origin.
The baby name Paxson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpæksən/ (PAKS-ən).
Paxson is English in Origin.
Paxson is an English patronymic surname-turned-given name, built on the -son “son of” suffix. The root is Pax/Pace, a medieval personal name linked either to Latin pax “peace” (also the Church “pax” object signifying peace) or to Pask/Paske, from Latin Pascha “Easter.” As a surname it appears in English records by the 16th century and traveled early to colonial America, notably among Quaker families. Modern usage as a first name is recent, rising with the popularity of surname names and the appeal of virtue elements.
Parents often read Paxson as “son of peace,” a contemporary, folk-etymological gloss that aligns with its Latin echo. Variants and related forms include Paxon, the nickname Pax, and the more common Paxton (a separate name from Old English Pæcces tūn, “Pæcc’s settlement”). Paxson is rare but accessible, sharing the friendly rhythm of Jackson while keeping a calm, distinctive profile.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #880 | 13 | 7,044 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Paxson is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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