Templeton - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Templeton \t(e)-mple-ton, tem(p)-leton\ is pronounced TEM-pel-tun. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "temple settlement". Place name that refers to the medieval priories and settlements of the Knights Templar, a military religious order. Also the name of the rat in "Charlotte's Web".

Templeton has 3 variant forms: Temp, Temple and Templeten.

Baby names that sound like Templeton are Templer and Templar.

Templeton 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 Templeton. Compare Templeton with related baby names.