What origin is the name Skelton?

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

Is Skelton a popular name?

Skelton 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 Skelton?

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

Skelton

Q: Is Skelton a rare name?

Yes. Skelton 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 Skelton

Skelton

Boy

english

2 syllables

Skelton is an english boy's name meaning "An English masculine name referring to a person who came from the estate situated on a ledge or hill.".

Skelton is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English masculine name referring to a person who came from the estate situated on a ledge or hill.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English masculine name referring to a person who came from the estate situated on a ledge or hill.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Skelton

Very rare in US records

What does Skelton mean?

Skelton is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English masculine name referring to a person who came from the estate situated on a ledge or hill.".