Newton: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
New town
Origin
Old English (surname/place name)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
NOO-tuhn

Newton is an Old English (surname/place name) boy's name meaning “new town”. It appears in our list of 200+ Rare Baby Names for Boys You’ll Absolutely Love 2026.

Meaning & Origin of Newton

Meaning: New town.

Origin: Old English (surname/place name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Newton

NOO-tuhnIPA /ˈnuːtən/

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