Son of peace
A patronymic surname of English origin, Paxson is derived from the medieval personal name Pack or Pake, combined with the Latin 'pax' meaning peace. It evolved as a surname before being adopted as a modern given name, often chosen for its serene meaning and trendy 'x' sound.
Less common today
Paxson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,995 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional soccer player
College basketball player
