What origin is the name Saxon?

Saxon comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Saxon a popular name?

Saxon is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Saxon?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Saxon — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Saxon

Q: Is Saxon a rare name?

Yes. Saxon does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Saxon

Saxon

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Saxon is an english unisex name meaning "Germanic tribe; dagger; short sword. in the 5th century, the germanic saxons frequently invaded britain".

With english roots, Saxon is a unisex name that means "Germanic tribe; dagger; short sword. in the 5th century, the germanic saxons frequently invaded britain". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Germanic tribe; dagger; short sword. in the 5th century, the germanic saxons frequently invaded britain

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Saxon

Very rare in US records

What does Saxon mean?

Saxon is a unisex name of english origin meaning "Germanic tribe; dagger; short sword. in the 5th century, the germanic saxons frequently invaded britain".