Stockton
s-tock-ton, st(oc)-kton
Popularity:
6032
Origin:
British
Meaning:
Ttree-stump settlement
Stockton is a masculine name of Old English origin and the name of several towns throughout England. Meaning “tree-stump settlement,” this woody place name inspires imagery of villages immersed in nature. Stockton is also a city in California, bringing a modern edge to this medieval name. Stoughton, Staughton, and Stokton are beautiful variations for parents who love Stockton’s pronunciation but are looking to switch up the spelling.