Brighton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Brighton \bri(gh)-ton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "bridge settlement". Transferred use of the surname. Parents may use the name to indicate the hope of a child having bright personality and intellect.

Baby names that sound like Brighton are Britton, Briton and Broughton. Other similar baby names are Branton, Brannton, Brenton, Brentton, Brittan, Bretton, Breton, Brion, Brockton and Brocton.

Brighton 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 Brighton. Click here to compare Brighton with related baby names.