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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Dick (i.e., son of Richard)
- Origin
- English (surname, patronymic)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- DIK-sun
Dixon is an English surname whose meaning is on record: "son of Dick," a nickname form of Richard, making it a patronymic name that literally points to a father's name. If you like names with a traceable, literal meaning built right in, Dixon wears its family-tree logic openly. SSA records show it in use as a first name for well over a century, from 1881 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Dixon
Meaning: Son of Dick (i.e., son of Richard).
Origin: English (surname, patronymic).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dixon
DIK-sunIPA /ˈdɪksən/
Popularity of Dixon
Dixon's biggest year on record was 1881, when it hit its peak rank of #807 with 6 babies given the name. In 2024, it ranked #2671, given to 49 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Dixon mean?
Son of Dick (i.e., son of Richard). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dixon?
Dixon is pronounced DIK-sun (IPA: /ˈdɪksən/).
Is Dixon a popular name right now?
Dixon peaked at #807 in 1881 and is ranked #2671 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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