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Walton

WAWL-tuhn

Walton is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname and place name meaning 'settlement with a wall' or 'Welshman's town'.”. It currently ranks #3315 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1922.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Walton Means

An English surname and place name meaning 'settlement with a wall' or 'Welshman's town'.

The Story of Walton

This English name speaks of sturdy settlements and a connection to the land, a reliable foundation for your son's life.

Walton is an English place name and surname meaning 'settlement with a wall' or sometimes 'Welshman's town.' It points to established communities, often fortified or situated near boundaries. The name's journey began in Anglo-Saxon England, spreading as families took their place names as surnames and eventually traveled to new lands, carrying its sense of rootedness.

To say 'Walton' is to feel a sense of steady dependability, like a well-built wall protecting a home. It’s a name that evokes practicality and a quiet, enduring strength. When you write 'Walton' on your son's birth certificate, you're giving him a name that feels solid and true, a constant presence in his life.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Izaak Walton

    English writer, biographer and angler

Personality Traits

DependablePracticalStrongReliableIndependent

Peak Year

#156 in 1922

Total Births

5,843

First Recorded

1880

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