Weston
Weston is a boys' name of English origin meaning “from the western town.” It ranked #55 in the United States in 2025. An English surname and place name meaning western settlement or town.
how do you pronounce Weston?
WES-tun
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what does Weston mean?
The name Weston means “from the western town.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English surname and place name meaning western settlement or town. Several English towns bear this name. It has become a popular given name in the United States for its clean, preppy sound.
where does the name Weston come from?
An English place name and surname, from west and the Old English tun, meaning settlement or enclosure. Several English towns carry the name, so the surname arose independently in more than one place.
the history of Weston
No reference material was found for Weston as a given name beyond its place-name origin, so nothing further is asserted here. Its use as a first name is recent and largely American.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #55 |
| 2024 | #70 |
| 2023 | #75 |
| 2022 | #82 |
| 2021 | #95 |
| 2020 | #104 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Weston?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Weston?
- Edward Weston (photographer)
what names are similar to Weston?
what names go well with Weston?
Sibling names that share Weston's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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