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Marston
Pronounced MAR-stun /ˈmɑːr.stən/High
Meaning: From the English place name and surname Marston, 'marsh town' (Old English mersc, 'marsh,' plus tun, 'town; settlement'). A crisp, distinguished surname pick.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marston comes from the English place name 'marsh town' (mersc, 'marsh,' plus tun, 'town'). As a first name it reads distinguished and traditional — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAR-stun').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.
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What does the name Marston mean?
Marston is an English place name and surname, 'marsh town; settlement by the marsh.'
How do you pronounce Marston?
It's said MAR-stun /ˈmɑːr.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Marston a boy or girl name?
Marston is a boy's name.
How popular is Marston?
Marston is a rare name for boys in the U.S.