Saxton
Saxton Meaning & Origin
About Saxton
The name "Saxton" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "seax," meaning "knife" or "dagger," and "tun," meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the name "Saxton" can be interpreted to mean "dweller at the settlement by the knife" or "one who comes from the place associated with knives." It is a surname that likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or use of knives or as a locational name for someone living near a place known for its knife-making industry.
Name Popularity
Gender Distribution
Most individuals with the name Saxton are male.
Saxton Popularity Trends
The popularity of the name has increased by 31.82% over the past year.
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Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Saxton in Braille
Here's how to represent Saxton in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Saxton in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Saxton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
