Weston as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Weston

What is the meaning of the name Weston ?

The baby name Weston is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈwɛstən/ (WES-tən).

Weston is English in Origin.

Weston is an English toponymic name derived from Old English west + tūn, meaning “western town/settlement” or “dweller at the western farmstead.” The element tūn referred to an enclosed homestead or village, and numerous English places called Weston gave rise to the medieval surname.

As a given name, Weston emerged in the English‑speaking world in the 19th century through the surname-to-first-name tradition and has seen strong momentum in North America in recent decades. It projects a crisp, modern sound while retaining Old World roots and a subtle nod to the frontier “West.” Common short forms include Wes and West. Variant spellings and related forms include Westin (also a Scandinavian surname), Westen, and the modern Westyn; thematically similar names are Wesley/Westley (“west meadow”). Feminine or unisex use is occasional but increasing, especially with contemporary spellings.