Braxton
BRAKS-tən
Popularity
#7280
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
64,485
Peak Year
#3,393 in 2014
First Recorded
1885
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Braxton is of English origin, meaning 'Brock's town' or 'badger town.' It is derived from an English surname.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
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Famous Namesakes
Braxton Miller
American football player, former Ohio State quarterback
Toni Braxton
American R&B singer and songwriter
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