Weston
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Weston is an Old English name meaning “western town”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Weston
Weston is a name of Old English origin, functioning as a habitational name formed by combining the directional element west and the suffix tun, meaning a town or settlement. Historically, it identified settlements located to the west of a primary location or center. The transition of this name into a given name mirrors the wider historical practice of using topographic surnames to bestow identity.
Meaning Comments
- Hushed_2149v: It sounds like “Western.” I think of the west. NAF of direction names Easton or Weston.
- Evil_helm34: Great to go with twin brother Easton! (Just kidding)
- Puresk3ller2: Well, anyways I really like this name:) It does have cute nicknames!
Gender Usage of the Name Weston
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Weston is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Weston
Weston is among the Top 19 Trending Boys’ name in the United States for 2026
Weston is among the Top 25 Trending Boys’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Weston is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 990 births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 26K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 2.0K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 341K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Weston ranked #155 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #129 in 2024 — a drop of 26 places. Weston maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #129 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #1,891 in 1960. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #155.
Characteristics of the Name Weston
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- W — Boy Names Starting with W
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Weston is marked by a crisp two-syllable phonetic structure that emphasizes the initial plosive sound. While it appears in place names, it is notably held by contemporary figures such as Weston McKennie. The combination of structural simplicity and current usage supports a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Weston
Middle names used with WestonMethodology
Weston is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Weston James · Weston Thomas · Weston Allen · Weston Michael · Weston ScottView all 149 boy middle names.
- Total 265 middle names used with Weston
- 27 girl middle names used with Weston
- 89 unisex middle names used with Weston
Middle name suggestions for WestonMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Weston is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Weston Malik · Weston Micah · Weston Monte · Weston Myron · Weston Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Weston
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Westin · Westyn · Westen · View all 6 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Wesson · Westin · Westyn · View all 4 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: William · Walter · Willie · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Weston”
Dictionary Meaning of "Weston"Methodology
Any of many places in England
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- A village in Welford parish, West Berkshire district, Berkshire (OS grid ref SU3973).
- A village and former civil parish, now in Weston and Crewe Green parish, Cheshire East district, Cheshire (OS grid ref SJ7352).
- A settlement in Halton borough, Cheshire (OS grid ref SJ5080).
- A hamlet in Branscombe parish, East Devon district, Devon (OS grid ref SY1688).
- A village in Portland parish, Isle of Portland, Dorset (OS grid ref SY6871).
- A hamlet in Buriton parish, near Petersfield, East Hampshire district, Hampshire (OS grid ref SU7221).
- A suburb of Southampton, Hampshire (OS grid ref SU4410).
- A hamlet in Pembridge parish, Herefordshire (OS grid ref SO3656).
- A village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire district, Hertfordshire (OS grid ref TL2630).
- A village and civil parish in South Holland district, Lincolnshire (OS grid ref TF2924).
- A village in Weston and Weedon parish, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, previously in South Northamptonshire district (OS grid ref SP5846).
- A village and civil parish (served by Mid Wharfdale Parish Council) in North Yorkshire, previously in Harrogate borough (OS grid ref SE1747).
- A village and civil parish in Newark and Sherwood district, Nottinghamshire (OS grid ref SK7767).
- A locality in Oswestry Rural parish, south of Oswestry, Shropshire (OS grid ref SJ2927).
- A village in Weston-under-Redcastle parish, Shropshire (OS grid ref SJ5628).
- A suburb of Bath, Bath and North East Somerset district, Somerset (OS grid ref ST7266).
- A village and civil parish (served by Weston with Gayton Parish Council) in Stafford borough, Staffordshire (OS grid ref SJ9727).
- A village and civil parish (served by Ringsfield and Weston Parish Council) in East Suffolk district, Suffolk (OS grid ref TM4287).
A number of places in the United States
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- A census-designated place in Las Animas County, Colorado.
- A town and census-designated place therein, in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- A city in Broward County, Florida.
- An unincorporated community in Webster County, Georgia.
- A minor city in Franklin County, Idaho.
- A former community in DuPage County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois.
- A census-designated place in Hazel Dell Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- An unincorporated community in Crittenden County, Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- A town in Aroostook County, Maine.
- A town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- An unincorporated community in Fairfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.
- A town in Platte County, Missouri.
- A village in Saunders County, Nebraska.
- A census-designated place in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey.
- A village and township in Wood County, Ohio.
- A minor city in Umatilla County, Oregon, named after Weston, Missouri.
- A census-designated place in Black Creek Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- A minor city in Collin County, Texas.
- A town in Windsor County, Vermont.
- A ghost town in King County, Washington.
- A city, the county seat of Lewis County, West Virginia.
- A town in Clark County, Wisconsin.
- A town and unincorporated community therein, in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- A village in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
- An unincorporated community in Campbell County, Wyoming.
Examples
- "A lot of the information in C. L. and P.'s application is incomplete," said Monte Frank, a lawyer hired by Redding, Wilton and Weston to represent those towns' interests before the Connecticut Siting Council, which has jurisdiction on such issues.
A place in Canada
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- A neighbourhood of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- A community in Kings County, Nova Scotia.
- A neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario.
A place in Australia
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- A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
- A town in the City of Cessnock, New South Wales.
A small town in Sabah, Malaysia, named after Arthur J. West
A town in Waitaki District, west of Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand
An English and Scottish habitational surname
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How to Spell Weston in ASL
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Comments on the name Weston
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Gold_micminn
In 2019 the name Weston was given to 59 boys in British Columbia and 118 boys in Ontario, Canada.
Therhinrak7
In 2018, 2 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Weston who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 1, 403rd most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Look_my_def2
Weston Price— a dentist who did notable studies on nutrition.
Bowswordarmr
Weston Koury.
Ocgaridesea
Name of Weston Coppola Cage (1990-), son of the film actor Nicolas Cage (1964-).