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Weston

♂ Boy

Pronounced WES-tun /ˈwɛs.tən/High

Meaning: Western settlement; from Old English west (west) + tun (settlement, town)High

In 30 seconds: A crisp Old English place name meaning 'western settlement,' Weston carries a fresh outdoorsy American character and has been rising strongly as a given name since the 2000s.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningWestern settlement; from Old English west (west) + tun (settlement, town)
U.S. rank (2025)#55 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births5,482 boys (0.32% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 75,885

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518822025

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 is an Old English topographic place name, composed of west and tun (a settlement or farm). There are numerous villages named Weston across England, and the name became an English surname.

As a given name Weston has been used in the United States since the 19th century but rose sharply in the 2000s and 2010s, now ranking in the U.S. top 200 boys' names.

Did you know? Weston-super-Mare and many other 'Weston' towns across England show the place name's medieval roots — the suffix super-Mare simply means 'on Sea' in Latin.

Variations

WestinWestyn

Nicknames

Wes

Famous Bearers

  • ★Edward Weston (1886–1958)
    American photographer and pioneer of modern photography, known for his detailed still lifes and landscapes.

If you like Weston…

Easton— directional -ton surname name with the same fresh American feel
Colton— two-syllable -ton name with the same modern American countryside charm
Waylon— shares the -on ending
Jaxon— echoes that soft -on sound
Landon— another Old English name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Weston mean?

Weston is an Old English place name and surname meaning 'western settlement,' from west and tun (farm or town).

How do you pronounce Weston?

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

Is Weston a boy or girl name?

Weston is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Weston?

Weston has been climbing U.S. charts since the 2000s and now ranks in the top 200 boys' names.

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