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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Eastern settlement
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- AS-tən
Aston is an Old English name that began as a place name and surname, and it literally means "eastern settlement" — from "east" plus "settlement." You might come across the claim that it means "ash tree settlement," but that meaning actually belongs to the similarly spelled Ashton; Aston's roots point east, not to trees.
Meaning & Origin of Aston
Meaning: Eastern settlement.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
A common claim: Aston is often said to mean 'ash tree settlement' Actually: That gloss actually belongs to the similarly spelled name Ashton (Old English 'ash' + 'settlement'); Aston itself is 'east' + 'settlement,' i.e. 'eastern settlement.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aston
AS-tənIPA /ˈæstən/
Popularity of Aston
Aston peaked at rank #1092 in 2015 with 178 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to rank #1575 with 109 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Aston mean?
Eastern settlement. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aston?
Aston is pronounced AS-tən (IPA: /ˈæstən/).
Is Aston a popular name right now?
Aston peaked at #1092 in 2015 and is ranked #1575 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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