What is the origin of the name Wilton?

Wilton is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Wilton?

Wilton is currently ranked #5629 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Wilton

WIL-tun

Popularity

#5629

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

8,679

Peak Year

#208 in 1924

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Wilton is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'farm by the willow stream'.

Nickname Watch

Will Wilt

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Wilton Felder
American saxophone and bass player.

Nicknames

Will Wilt

Similar Names

Wesley Winston Clayton Austin Dalton

Personality Traits

ReliableTraditionalSteadyStrong

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