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Creston

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRES-ton /ˈkrɛs.tən/High

Meaning: An English surname/place — 'the town on the crest/hilltop' (from crest + tun); we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: The town on the crest; the hilltop settlement: Creston is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname/place — 'the town on the crest/hilltop' (from crest + tun); we note the surname
U.S. rank (2024)#9135 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 835

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Creston is an English surname/place — 'the town on the crest/hilltop' (from crest + tun; we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'KRES-ton').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname/place name. Rare, the-hilltop-settlement at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Creston means 'the town on the crest/hilltop' (crest + tun) — a crisp English place/surname-name (we note the surname; said 'KRES-ton').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Creston — surname/place-name

Variations

CrestonCrestinKreston

Nicknames

Cres

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Creston mean?

Creston is an English surname/place — 'the town on the crest/hilltop' (crest + tun). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Creston?

It's said KRES-ton /krs.tn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Creston a boy or girl name?

Creston is a boy's name.

How popular is Creston?

Creston is a very rare name in the U.S.

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