Saxon

Pronunciation: [ s-AKS-uhn ]

Girl Name #17,189 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Saxon is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AKS-uhn.

Parents who love the name Saxon often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,189
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Sax Say Saxie

Also a Boy Name

Saxon is also used as a boy name, ranked #3062.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saxon

Is Saxon a boy or girl name?

Saxon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17189. As a boy name, it is ranked #3062. Saxon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Saxon?

Saxon is pronounced s-AKS-uhn.

How popular is the name Saxon?

Saxon is currently ranked #17189 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Saxon?

Common nicknames for Saxon include Sax, Say, and Saxie.

Is Saxon a common or rare name?

Saxon is an uncommon name, ranked #17189 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Saxie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.