Denton

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Denton Pronunciation

Denton is pronounced DEN-tən /ˈdɛn.tən/High

Meaning: From Old English denu, 'valley', plus tun, 'settlement' — 'valley town'High

In 30 seconds: A town in a green valley: Denton is the Old English 'valley settlement' — sturdy, surnamey, and quietly handsome. Grounded and classic.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningFrom Old English denu, 'valley', plus tun, 'settlement' — 'valley town'

U.S. rank (2024)#3995 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Denton comes from Old English denu, 'valley', plus tun, 'settlement' — 'valley town'. A common English place-name and surname, it joins the rugged -ton first-name set.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, valley-town at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Denton means the 'town in the valley' (Old English denu, 'valley', plus tun) — a place-name and surname that crosses smartly to a first name.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Denton — etymology

Variations

DentenDentyn

Nicknames

Den

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Denton?

Denton is pronounced DEN-tən (/ˈdɛn.tən/). Press play above to hear Denton said aloud.

How do you say Denton?

Denton is said DEN-tən (/ˈdɛn.tən/). Press play above to hear Denton said aloud.

What does the name Denton mean?

Denton is Old English for 'settlement in a valley' — 'valley town'.

Is Denton a boy or girl name?

Denton is a boy's name.

How popular is Denton?

Denton is a rare name in the U.S.