At a Glance
- Meaning
- Oak farmstead or settlement
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AK-tuhn
Acton is an Old English (place name/surname) boy's name meaning “oak farmstead or settlement”. It appears in our list of 200+ Unique Boy Names That Start With A.
Meaning & Origin of Acton
Meaning: Oak farmstead or settlement.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Acton
AK-tuhnIPA /ˈæktən/
Popularity of Acton
Acton doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Acton
Similar Names
Adan · Aden · Achen · Addai · Adolphe · Adolfo
