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Reston

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Reston

Pronounced RES-tuhn /ˈrɛs.tən/Medium

Meaning: From the English place-and-surname Reston, likely 'settlement by the brushwood or rushes' (Old English), also known as a Virginia town. A crisp -ton surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname pick: Reston is an English place name (said 'RES-tuhn'). Modern and tidy.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place-and-surname Reston, likely 'settlement by the brushwood or rushes' (Old English), also known as a Virginia town. A crisp -ton surname pick.
U.S. rank (2018)#9484 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820042018

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

Reston comes from an English place-and-surname, likely 'settlement by the brushwood/rushes.' It reads crisp and modern in the -ton surname trend - rare in the U.S. (said 'RES-tuhn').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Reston is an English place-and-surname name, likely 'settlement by the brushwood or rushes' - also a Virginia town - a crisp, modern -ton pick (said 'RES-tuhn').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Reston — English place-surname; '-ton' name

Variations

RestinRestenReston

Nicknames

ResRest

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reston mean?

Reston is an English place-and-surname name, likely 'settlement by the brushwood or rushes.'

How do you pronounce Reston?

It's said RES-tuhn /ˈrɛs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reston a boy or girl name?

Reston is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Reston?

Reston is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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