Shelton - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Shelton \sh(el)-ton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ledge village". Place name.

For more information, see also the related name Sheldon.

Baby names that sound like Shelton are Chelton, Chilton, Shelden and Sheldin. Other similar baby names are Belton, Cheston, Delton, Felton, Kelton, Salton, Seldon, Shipton, Shalmon and Welton.

Shelton is a common 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 Shelton. Click here to compare Shelton with related baby names.