Dixon
Meaning of Dixon
Dixon is a strong and distinctive name with a masculine vibe. It has an American English pronunciation of DIKS-uhn (/ˈdɪksən/). This name has its origins in English and Scottish surnames, derived from the patronymic form of "Dick," which is a medieval diminutive of Richard. Dickson is a variation of Dixon.
In terms of popularity, Dixon has been steadily used as a given name in the United States. While it hasn't reached the top ranks, it remains moderately popular. In recent years, there have been around 30 to 75 occurrences per year. The highest rank Dixon achieved was in 2020 when it ranked at 2138 out of all baby boy names in the United States.
Choosing Dixon for your little one will give them an uncommon yet strong and timeless name that exudes confidence and charm.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DIKS-uhn (/ˈdɪksən/)
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Notable People Named Dixon
| Dixon Javier Machado Moreno is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop known for his MLB career with the Detroit Tigers and his current affiliation with the Houston Astros organization. |
| Dixon Lanier Merritt, an American poet and humorist, was known for his work as a newspaper editor and as the President of the American Press Humorists Association. |
| Dixon Hall Lewis was an American politician who served as a Representative and a Senator from Alabama. |
| Dixon Edward Hoste was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China and the longest lived of the Cambridge Seven, succeeding James Hudson Taylor as General Director of the China Inland Mission. |
| Dixon Ryan Fox was an American educator, researcher, and president of Union College, New York from 1934 until his death in 1945. |
