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Jaxson

Name meaning, origin and popularity

: variant of Jackson, a surname meaning son of Jack

Jaxson is a boy's name that is of English origin: variant of Jackson, a surname meaning son of Jack. It is used in English.

Meaning
Variant of Jackson, a surname meaning son of Jack
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
US rank
#156 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Jaxson

As a boy's name, Jaxson is of English origin: variant of Jackson, a surname meaning son of Jack. It is used in English.

Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names

How popular is Jaxson?

US rank in 2025
#156
2,365 babies, 1,385 per million boys
Best rank
#76 in 2018
Most babies: 5,070 in 2015
Babies since 1991
At least 68,535
Years with under 5 are not listed
1880s1900s1920s1940s1960s1980s2000s2020s
Babies per million US boys, by decade (the 2020s so far, to 2025). Highest in the 2010s, at 2,255 per million.
Babies named Jaxson per million US boys, by decade; highest in the 2010s
1880s0 per million
1890s0 per million
1900s0 per million
1910s0 per million
1920s0 per million
1930s0 per million
1940s0 per million
1950s0 per million
1960s0 per million
1970s0 per million
1980s0 per million
1990s21 per million
2000s378 per million
2010s2,255 per million
2020s1,753 per million
US rank by year
Year2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Rank#82#79#76#83#85#102#119#138#171#156

Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.

Other forms of Jaxson

The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.

  • JacksonFrom a surname meaning son of Jack (English, boy)
  • JaxonVariant of Jackson, a surname meaning son of Jack (English, boy)

Names spelled like Jaxson

One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.

Names with a similar meaning

  • MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
  • AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
  • AlanMeaning uncertain; perhaps little rock, or from the Alans (Brythonic, boy)
  • AliyahVariant of Aaliyah, high, lofty, sublime (Arabic, girl)
  • CelineVariant of Céline, from Caelinus, from Caelius or caelum, heaven (Latin, girl)
  • ElianVariant of names beginning with Eli, such as Elijah (Hebrew, boy)
  • AilanyVariant of Ailani, possibly Hawaiian, to rule as chief (Hawaiian, girl)
  • AmayaVariant of Amaia, Basque for the end (Basque, girl)
  • ArlethVariant of Arlette, from Herleva, possibly army and legacy (Germanic, girl)
  • AthenaMeaning unknown; the Greek goddess of wisdom (Greek, girl)
  • AvaVariant of Eve, life; in Persian, voice (Hebrew, girl)
  • AydenVariant of Aidan, little fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
  • DeclanMeaning unknown, though likely begins with Old Irish dag, good (Irish Gaelic, boy)
  • EithanVariant of Ethan, firm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
  • EvelynFrom a surname derived from the given name Aveline (English, girl)

Middle names for Jaxson

Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.

  • BeauHandsome, beautiful (French, boy)
  • EzraHelp, assistance (Hebrew, boy)
  • FinnFair, white (Irish Gaelic, boy)
  • LeeClearing, meadow (Old English, unisex)
  • LukeMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
  • RhysArdor, enthusiasm (Welsh, boy)
  • RowanLittle red one (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
  • ShaneGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)

More boy names from English

  • AinsleyFrom a place named for a solitary or hermitage clearing (English, unisex)
  • ArmstrongStrong in the arm (English, boy)
  • ScottFrom Scotland (English, boy)
  • AceFrom the English word ace, highest rank (English, boy)
  • AdairFrom a surname derived from Edgar (English, unisex)
  • AndersonSon of Andrew (English, boy)
  • ArloMeaning uncertain; perhaps from Spenser's Arlo Hill (English, boy)
  • AyrtonSettlement on the River Aire (English, boy)
  • BayA sheltered curve of coast (English, unisex)
  • BensonFrom a surname meaning son of Benedict (English, boy)
  • BrysonFrom a surname meaning son of Brice (English, boy)
  • CarterCart driver (English, boy)
  • CedarFragrant evergreen tree (English, boy)
  • ChaseHunter (English, boy)
  • ColterFrom a surname for a keeper of horses (English, boy)
  • CooperBarrel maker (English, boy)
  • CrewFrom the English word crew, a group of people (English, boy)
  • DawsonSon of David (English, boy)

Jaxson: common questions

What does the name Jaxson mean?

Jaxson is of English origin: variant of Jackson, a surname meaning son of Jack. Checked against Behind the Name.

Is Jaxson a boy or girl name?

Jaxson is mainly a boy's name.

Where does the name Jaxson come from?

Jaxson is of English origin: variant of Jackson, a surname meaning son of Jack. Today it is used in English.

How popular is the name Jaxson?

Jaxson ranked #156 in the US in 2025, with 2,365 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

What are other forms of Jaxson?

Forms of Jaxson with the same meaning and origin include Jackson (English) and Jaxon (English).

What middle names go with Jaxson?

Middle names that flow well with Jaxson include Beau, Ezra, Finn, Lee and Luke. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.