Praxton
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Praxton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 47 babies have been named Praxton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Praxton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,450 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,450
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#40,591 in US
Proto-Celtic origin
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Greek origin
"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"
#40,497 in US
Old Norse origin
"sacred place, holy enclosure"
#40,367 in US
French origin
"already; already seen"
#40,298 in US
Korean origin
"Virtuous, worthy, able"
#40,314 in US
Arabic origin
"sun of the faith, sun of religion"
#40,438 in US
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About the Name Praxton
Praxton is a boy name .
Praxton is currently ranked #40,450 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Praxton include Pra, Prax, Praxy, Praxie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Pry, Prie, and Prakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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