Saxon
Pronunciation: [ s-AKS-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Saxon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 134 babies have been named Saxon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saxon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,189 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,189
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"contemplation, observation"
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Scandinavian origin
"mountain peak"
#17,128 in US
Hebrew origin
"myrtle tree (Hadassah variant)"
#17,039 in US
Egyptian/Coptic origin
"beloved, wished-for child"
#17,064 in US
Latin origin
"wanderer, traveler"
#17,380 in US
Celtic origin
"exalted one, high goddess"
#17,155 in US
Latin via Italian origin
"star, stars"
#17,267 in US
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About the Name Saxon
Saxon is a girl name .
Is Saxon a boy or girl name? Saxon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,189 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,062. Saxon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Saxon is currently ranked #17,189 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saxon include Sax, Say, Saie, and Saxkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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