Maxton is a placename and a surname. It may refer to:
Places:
- Maxton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
- Maxton, Kent, England
- Maxton, North Carolina, USA
People:
- Annie Maxton, Scottish socialist and trade unionist
- James Maxton (1885-1946), Scottish socialist politician
- John Maxton, Baron Maxton (born 5 May 1936), Scottish politician
- Julie Maxton, New Zealand lawyer and academic
- Graeme Maxton, Scottish-born author and economist
Other:
- Clan Maxton, a Scottish clan