Boy Name
Nixon
Nixon means “Son of Nicholas”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Nixon? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Son of Nicholas", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Nechama.
Nixon meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Nicholas
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Nixon as N·I·X·O·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Nixon is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Nixon variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nixona, Nixone, Nixony, Nixo.
- Nicknames: Nix and N.
- Middle names: Pair Nixon with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Nixon middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nechama, Nicanor, Namon, Nicky, Nigel — full picks on the sibling names for Nixon guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Nixon? Browse our names like Nixon guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Nixon
What does the name Nixon mean?
Nixon means "Son of Nicholas". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Nixon is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Nixon?
The exact origin of Nixon is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Nixon?
Nixon has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Nixon a boy's or girl's name?
Nixon is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Nixon in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Nixon sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Nixon?
Names that share Nixon's sound and style include Nechama, Nicanor, Namon, Nicky, Nigel.
What middle names pair well with Nixon?
Good middle-name fits for Nixon pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Nixon is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Nixon is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Nixon?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nixon share its rhythm without rhyming — Nechama, Nicanor, Namon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.