Keaton
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Keaton
Keaton derives from Old English and means "hawk town" or "town of hawks," combining "kea" (hawk) with "ton" (settlement or town).
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Etymology
Keaton derives from Old English and means "hawk town" or "town of hawks," combining "kea" (hawk) with "ton" (settlement or town). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with modern popularity influenced by actor Keaton (as a surname used as a given name in contemporary naming trends).
Keaton currently ranks #771 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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