Ralston
Old English/Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ralston
Ralston derives from Old English and Scottish origins, meaning "town of Ralf" or "settlement of Ralf," combining the personal name Ralf with the suffix "-ton" (town or settlement).
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Etymology
Ralston derives from Old English and Scottish origins, meaning "town of Ralf" or "settlement of Ralf," combining the personal name Ralf with the suffix "-ton" (town or settlement). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and Northern England, with no specific religious association, though it became more widely adopted as a surname in the Victorian era.
Ralston currently ranks #10,434 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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