What is the origin of the name Triston?

Triston is a name of Celtic origin.

How popular is the name Triston?

Triston is currently ranked #2466 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Triston?

Triston is pronounced TRIS-tun.

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Triston

TRIS-tun

Popularity

#2466

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Celtic

Total Births

11,818

Peak Year

#746 in 1996

First Recorded

1972

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Triston is a variant spelling of Tristan, a Celtic name of debated meaning; possibly from Welsh 'drystan' (tumult), or related to 'sorrow'.

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Tris Tri

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Nicknames

Tris Tri

Spelling Variations

Tristan Tristin Tristian

Similar Names

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