Stockton
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Stockton
Stockton derives from Old English "stoc" (wooden stake or tree stump) and "tun" (settlement or village), meaning "settlement built on logs" or "place with stocks." The name originated in England, primarily used in Anglo-Saxon cultures, and became common as a surname and place name in English-speaking countries with no specific religious association.
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Etymology
Stockton derives from Old English "stoc" (wooden stake or tree stump) and "tun" (settlement or village), meaning "settlement built on logs" or "place with stocks." The name originated in England, primarily used in Anglo-Saxon cultures, and became common as a surname and place name in English-speaking countries with no specific religious association.
Stockton currently ranks #3,370 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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