What origin is the name Acton?

Acton comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Acton a popular name?

Acton is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Acton?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Acton — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Acton

Q: Is Acton a rare name?

Yes. Acton does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Acton

Acton

Boy

english

2 syllables

Acton is an english boy's name meaning "This English name describes a settlement surrounded by oak trees, indicating a sturdy and natural origin.".

With english roots, Acton is a boy name that means "This English name describes a settlement surrounded by oak trees, indicating a sturdy and natural origin.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name describes a settlement surrounded by oak trees, indicating a sturdy and natural origin.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Acton

Very rare in US records

What does Acton mean?

Acton is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name describes a settlement surrounded by oak trees, indicating a sturdy and natural origin.".