Nixon

Meaning of Nixon

Means "son of Nick" or "son of Nicholas."

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

Popularity of Nixon

After ranking as high as #482 in 2017, Nixon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nixon

• Richard Nixon
  37th U.S. President
• Nixon Kiprotich Chepseba
  Kenyan middle-distance runner
• Nixon McLean
  Former Major League Baseball pitcher
• Nixon Newell
  American professional wrestler
• Nixon Dlamini
  Swazi politician

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Questions about the name Nixon

What does the name Nixon mean?

Nixon means means "son of nick" or "son of nicholas.", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nixon?

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

When was Nixon most popular?

Nixon peaked at #482 in 2017.