Stockton - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Stockton \s-tock-ton, st(oc)-kton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "tree-stump settlement". Place name.

Similar baby names are Stanton and Staunton.

Stockton 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 Stockton. Compare Stockton with related baby names.