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Weston
Pronounced WES-tun /ˈwɛs.tən/High
Meaning: Western settlement; from Old English west (west) + tun (settlement, town)High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Weston is an Old English topographic place name, composed of west and tun (a settlement or farm). There are numerous villages named Weston across England, and the name became an English surname.
As a given name Weston has been used in the United States since the 19th century but rose sharply in the 2000s and 2010s, now ranking in the U.S. top 200 boys' names.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Edward Weston (1886–1958)American photographer and pioneer of modern photography, known for his detailed still lifes and landscapes.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Weston mean?
Weston is an Old English place name and surname meaning 'western settlement,' from west and tun (farm or town).
How do you pronounce Weston?
It is said WES-tun /ˈwɛs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Weston a boy or girl name?
Weston is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.
How popular is Weston?
Weston has been climbing U.S. charts since the 2000s and now ranks in the top 200 boys' names.