Merton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Merton \m(e)-rton, mer-ton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "town by the lake". Place name. Theologian Thomas Merton.

Merton has 2 variant forms: Merwyn and Murton.

Baby names that sound like Merton are Marton and Morton.

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