Saxon

Saxon Meaning & Origin

About Saxon
The name "Saxon" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "Seaxe," meaning "Saxon." It refers to a member of the Germanic people known as the Saxons, who inhabited parts of present-day Germany and England during the early Middle Ages. The name "Saxon" is often associated with strength, bravery, and a warrior-like nature, reflecting the historical reputation of the Saxons as fierce warriors and conquerors.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Saxon are male.

Saxon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.85% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKSN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 K S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæksən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saxon in Braille

Here's how to represent Saxon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Saxon in braille

How to Spell the Name Saxon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Saxon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Saxon in sign language

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