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Boston is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Boston is an English place name, originally meaning 'Botolph's town'. Botolph was an Old English personal name, so it means 'Botolph's settlement'.”. It currently ranks #3509 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Boston Means

Boston is an English place name, originally meaning 'Botolph's town'. Botolph was an Old English personal name, so it means 'Botolph's settlement'.

The Story of Boston

This name, carrying the spirit of a storied city, promises independence and ambition, a powerful destiny for your son.

Boston is an English place name, originally meaning 'Botolph's town.' It refers to the settlement associated with the Old English personal name Botolph, signifying 'Botolph's settlement.' The name evokes a sense of history, resilience, and a pioneering spirit, carried across the Atlantic to become a symbol of a new beginning.

To call your son 'Boston' is to give him a name that sounds determined and strong, like the resolute stride of someone walking through a bustling city. It suggests a child with an independent spirit, ambitious and ready to make his mark on the world. Writing 'Boston' on his birth announcement feels like planting a flag, claiming his place with confidence.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

IndependentDeterminedAmbitiousLeader

Peak Year

#562 in 2014

Total Births

11,437

First Recorded

1880

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