BoyOld English origin2 syllables
Royston
Meaning: “settlement”
About the name Royston
Royston is a boy name with Old English roots, meaning “settlement”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Royston ranked #9538 for boys in the US, with 8 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2016. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Royston were boys.
Etymology
From Old English, meaning “settlement”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Royston”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #9538
- In 2015
- #9408
- Babies in 2025
- 8
Popularity of Royston, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.