What origin is the name Cranston?

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

Is Cranston a popular name?

Cranston 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 Cranston?

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

Cranston

Q: Is Cranston a rare name?

Yes. Cranston 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 Cranston

Cranston

Boy

english

2 syllables

Cranston is an english boy's name meaning "A traditional English name that signifies one who comes from the crane estate or settlement. It refers to a farmstead where cranes gathered.".

Cranston is a boy name of english origin meaning "A traditional English name that signifies one who comes from the crane estate or settlement. It refers to a farmstead where cranes gathered.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A traditional English name that signifies one who comes from the crane estate or settlement. It refers to a farmstead where cranes gathered.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Cranston

Very rare in US records

What does Cranston mean?

Cranston is a boy name of english origin meaning "A traditional English name that signifies one who comes from the crane estate or settlement. It refers to a farmstead where cranes gathered.".