Gladstone - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Gladstone \g-ladsto-ne, gl(a)-ds-tone\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "kite-shaped stone". Place name. Used in the 19th century as homage to the great British Prime Minister Ewart Gladstone.

A baby name that sounds like Gladstone is Glades.

Gladstone 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 Gladstone. Compare Gladstone with related baby names.