Standish - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Standish \s-tandi-sh, st(an)-dish\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "stone parkland". Place name. Mailes Standish was the Pilgrim's military leader who was featured in Longfellow's poem.

For more information, see also the related name Aneislis.

Baby names that sound like Standish are Standford, Stanton, Stanten and Stanwood.

Standish 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 Standish. Compare Standish with related baby names.