Atherton - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Atherton \a-ther-ton, ath(e)-rton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "town by the spring". Place name. The town of Atherton in Northern California is probably named after early settlers named Atherton.

A baby name that sounds like Atherton is Atworth.

Atherton is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Atherton. Compare Atherton with related baby names.