Saxon - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Saxon \

is pronounced SAKS-un. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "from Saxonny". Also possibly "swordsman". This name was originally given to those from Saxonny, a region of Germany. Saxons were among the German tribes that invaded and settled England in the fifth century.

Saxon has 3 variant forms: Saxe, Saxen and Saxton.

A baby name that sounds like Saxon is Sachsen.

Saxon is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#4382 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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