Alton

Boy

Origin: Old English · English

Meaning

“old town settlement”

Cultural Notes

Alton originated as an English place name meaning old town and transitioned to a personal name in the 19th century.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Alton

  • Alton Brown, Alton Ellis
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