Baxter
Baxter: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækstə/ · /ˈbækstɚ/
Meaning and origin of Baxter
Root meaning: “baker”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Middle English bakster, bakestre, from Old English bæcestre (“baker”), equivalent to bake + -ster.
How popular is Baxter?
Since 1880, 4,034 boys in the U.S. have been named Baxter. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 1886. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Baxter FAQ
What does the name Baxter mean?
Baxter traces back to a root meaning "baker". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Middle English bakster, bakestre, from Old English bæcestre (“baker”), equivalent to bake + -ster.
What is the origin of the name Baxter?
Baxter is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Baxter?
Since 1880, 4,034 boys in the U.S. have been named Baxter. Its highest rank for boys was #515 in 1886. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Baxter a boy or girl name?
Baxter is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,034 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.