Jaxon

Meaning of Jaxon

Jaxon means "son of Jack". Jack is a medieval form of John, meaning "God is gracious."

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

Popularity of Jaxon

Jaxon has cooled off, slipping to #115 in 2025, down from a peak of #39 in 2018.

Notable people named Jaxon

• Jackson Pollock
  Influential abstract expressionist painter
• Jackson Browne
  Singer-songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall
• Jackson Rathbone
  Actor, known for "Twilight"
• Jackson Galaxy
  Cat behaviorist and TV personality
• Jackson Martinez
  Colombian professional soccer player

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Questions about the name Jaxon

What does the name Jaxon mean?

Jaxon means jaxon means "son of jack". jack is a medieval form of john, meaning "god is gracious.", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Jaxon?

In 2025, Jaxon ranked #115 for boys, down from #96 the year before.

When was Jaxon most popular?

Jaxon peaked at #39 in 2018.