Broughton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Broughton \b-rough-ton, bro(u)-ghton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "setlement near the fortress". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Broughton are Brighton, Burton, Britton, Briton, Bretton and Breton. Other similar baby names are Brockton, Brocton and Creighton.

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