Daxton

Meaning of Daxton

This name is thought to come from an English surname that described someone who lived near a 'Dax' river. It's a modern-sounding name with a strong, distinguished feel.

Daxton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Daxton

Daxton is climbing again, up to #379 in 2025 from #411 in 2024 after peaking at #279 in 2019.

Notable people named Daxton

• Daxton Miller
  American professional golfer
• Daxton Hill
  American professional football player
• Daxton James
  American actor
• Daxton Ford
  American musician
• Daxton Vance
  American baseball player

More English names

Questions about the name Daxton

What does the name Daxton mean?

Daxton means this name is thought to come from an english surname that described someone who lived near a 'dax' river. it's a modern-sounding name with a strong, distinguished feel, and it comes from English origins.

Is Daxton a boy's or a girl's name?

Daxton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Daxton?

In 2025, Daxton ranked #379 for boys, up from #411 the year before.

When was Daxton most popular?

Daxton peaked at #279 in 2019.