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Weston
Meaning: western town · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English surname from many places called Weston, 'western settlement'.
Nicknames
Wes
Variants & related names
Westin, Westen
Weston name art
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FAQ
What does the name Weston mean?
Weston means “western town”. It comes from English.
Is Weston a popular name?
Yes — Weston has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Weston?
Wes.
What are other forms of Weston?
Westin, Westen.
Similar names
Harrison · Bryson · Sawyer · Kingston · Chase · River
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.