Jaxen

Jaxen is a variant spelling of the name Jackson, which is an English surname derived from the name John. The name John comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Jackson surnames were originally given to sons of men named John, with the "son" suffix eventually evolving into the surname. The name grew in popularity as a first name in the United States in the 20th century.

As a variant spelling, Jaxen likely emerged as a way to give the name a more unique and modern twist, while still retaining its connection to the traditional Jackson name.

Though initially more common as a masculine name, Jaxen has also gained some usage as a unisex name in recent years.