Caxton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Caxton \cax-ton\ is of Old Norse and Old English origin, and its meaning is "lump settlement". Surname and place name. William Caxton (15th century) established the first printing press in England.

For more information, see also related names Braxton and Buxton.

Similar baby names are Claxton, Daxton, Paxton and Saxton.

Caxton is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Caxton. Click here to compare Caxton with related baby names.