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Weston

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Pronounced WES-tun /ˈwɛs.tən/High

Meaning: From the Old English west + tun, 'the western town/estate'; a surname/place-name; strongly boy-leaning; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The western town: Weston is an English surname-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Strongly boy-leaning (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English west + tun, 'the western town/estate'; a surname/place-name; strongly boy-leaning; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#8376 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419862024

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

Weston comes from the Old English west + tun, 'the western town/estate'; a surname/place-name. Strongly boy-leaning, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'WES-tun').

In the U.S. it appears overwhelmingly for boys; here for a girl. Very rare for girls, the-western-town at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Weston comes from the Old English west + tun, 'the western town' — a crisp surname-name, here (rarely) for a girl (said 'WES-tun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Weston — surname; boy-leaning

Variations

WestynWesten

Nicknames

Wes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Weston mean?

Weston is an English surname-name — 'the western town'. It is strongly boy-leaning; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Weston?

It's said WES-tun /ˈwɛs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Weston a boy or girl name?

Weston is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use as a girl's name.

How popular is Weston?

Weston is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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