Pendleton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Pendleton \p(e)-ndle-ton, pen(d)-leton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "overhanging settlement". Place name that may refer to a town on a clifftop. Actor Austin Pendleton.

Baby names that sound like Pendleton are Bentley, Bentlee and Bentlea.

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