Alston - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Alston \a-ls-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elf stone". Also possibly "old stone" or a place name: noble one's settlement.

Alston has 5 variant forms: Alsdon, Alsten, Alstin, Allston and Allstonn.

For more information, see also the related name Alton.

Baby names that sound like Alston are Elston, Alastor, Elsdon and Ellston.

Alston is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#883 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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