Saxon is an English given name of Old Germanic origin, meaning 'of the Saxons'. It was brought to England by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded Britain in the mid-5th century. The Saxons were a confederation of Germanic tribes who settled predominantly in the south and east of England. The name Saxon is associated with this historical period and cultural heritage.
The name Saxon experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with notable peaks in recent decades. Between 1954 and 2023, there were a total of 1492 babies named Saxon, with the highest number of births recorded in 2021 (52 births) and 2022 (51 births). The name's popularity appears to have surged from the late 1980s onwards, with a notable increase in births starting around 1986.