What is the origin of the name Winston?

Winston is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Winston?

Winston is currently ranked #11019 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Winston?

Winston is pronounced WIN-stun.

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Winston

WIN-stun

Popularity

#11019

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

32,123

Peak Year

#866 in 2019

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname turned given name, meaning 'joy stone' or 'wine's town'.

Nickname Watch

Win Winnie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Winston Churchill
British Prime Minister during World War II

Nicknames

Win Winnie

Similar Names

Harrison Preston Easton Weston

Personality Traits

IntelligentStrong-willedLeaderWise

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