Maxton

Meaning of Maxton

Maxton is a place name that means "Maccus's town." Maccus was an 11th-12th century Anglo-Saxon landowner.

Maxton has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maxton

After ranking as high as #673 in 2017, Maxton has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maxton

• Maxton Waller
  Film and television actor
• Maxton Bezzina
  Maltese racing driver
• Maxton G. Lines
  American entomologist
• Maxton Reynolds
  American football player
• Maxton Hunter
  Australian cricketer

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Questions about the name Maxton

What does the name Maxton mean?

Maxton means maxton is a place name that means "maccus's town." maccus was an 11th-12th century anglo-saxon landowner, and it comes from Scottish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Maxton?

Maxton did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maxton most popular?

Maxton peaked at #673 in 2017.