Dixon

At a Glance: Name: Dixon – Meaning: son of Dick (i.e., son of Richard) – Origin: English (surname, patronymic) – Gender: used for both boys and girls

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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.

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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dixon mean?

Son of dick (i.e., son of richard). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dixon)

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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