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The baby name Aston is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæs.tən/ (AS-tən).

Aston is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈæs.tən/ (AS-tən)

What is the meaning of the name Aston ?

The baby name Aston is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæs.tən/ (AS-tən).

Aston is English in Origin.

An English toponymic name from numerous villages called Aston, derived from Old English east + tūn meaning “east town” or “eastern settlement”; in a few places it reflects æsc + tūn, “ash-tree farm.” As a surname it appears in medieval rolls across the Midlands and southern England and later spread through Britain and abroad.

Used as a given name since the late 19th century, Aston suits both boys and girls, with modern appeal boosted by the sleek association of Aston Martin and visibility from figures like Nobel laureate F. W. Aston and performer Aston Merrygold. Variants and spellings include Astin, Asten, and Astyn; related names are Ashton (ash-tree town) and Easton (east town). The name blends heritage and polish, offering a concise, contemporary alternative to longer -ton names while preserving the grounded sense of “from the eastern settlement.”

Aston has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aston

Aston Barrett Musician · Born 1946 · Jamaica Aston Barrett, born in 1946 in Jamaica, is a musician best known as the bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers. He played a key role in shaping the sound of reggae music with hits like 'Stir It Up' and 'Get Up, Stand Up'.

Aston – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2013 #1 745
BI 0 #12 1 425
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
Sweden Boys 2022 #75 136 1,509
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #89 5 3,714
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
JM Boys 0 #201 72 6,876
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
France Boys 2021 #375 13 2,865
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #434 14 14,421
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
HK Boys 0 #485 43 12,905
RU Boys 0 #493 13 12,621
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
CM Boys 0 #541 10 12,054
Finland Boys 2026 #553 133 3,552
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
SG Boys 0 #647 51 17,960
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #784 109 7,044
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #915 16 5,610
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
NG Boys 0 #936 16 16,906
NL Boys 0 #941 11 5,873
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,040 139 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,048 64 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MA 0 #1,107 22 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
DZ 0 #1,155 22 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,444 28 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,595 20 28,008

Aston is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Sweden
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Aston

Aston is predominantly a boy's name.
Aston is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæs.tən/ (AS-tən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Asten, Astyn and Astin.
Yes, very popular — Aston ranked #1 in Ireland in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Aston ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2013).
Aston's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #731 in 2014 to #784 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Aston are in our database, including Aston Barrett (Musician).