Boston as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Boston

What is the meaning of the name Boston ?

The baby name Boston is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɒs.tən/ (BOSS-tən); US often /ˈbɔːs.tən/ (BAW-stən).

Boston is English in Origin.

Boston is an English toponymic name from the Lincolnshire town - namesake of the American city. The place name is a contraction of St. Botolph’s town (attested as Botolphston/Botulphston), honoring the 7th‑century Anglo‑Saxon abbot. Botolph comes from Old English elements bōt “remedy, good” + wulf “wolf,” so Boston carries the sense “Botolph’s settlement” and, by association, echoes ideas of benefit and strength.

Used as a given name since the late 20th century, Boston fits the modern surname/place-name trend in North America. It is chiefly masculine, with rare unisex use, and often signals city pride or New England ties. Variant spellings include Bosten and Bostin; short forms Bo and Boss appear informally. Related choices by style include Austin and Houston, though Boston’s crisp sound gives it a distinct, contemporary profile.