Braxton
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Braxton
The given name 'Braxton' is derived from the Old English words 'brycg' (bridge) and 'tun' (settlement or town), meaning 'settlement by the bridge'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Braxton' is derived from the Old English words 'brycg' (bridge) and 'tun' (settlement or town), meaning 'settlement by the bridge'. The name 'Braxton' has its roots in English culture and has been used in various forms throughout history, including in medieval England and among the English colonists in North America.
Braxton currently ranks #172 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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