Saxon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Saxon \sax-xon\ 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 Germanic 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Saxon. Click here to compare Saxon with related baby names.