What does Bristol mean?

Bristol as a boys' name (also used more widely as girls' name Bristol) is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Bristol is "meeting place by the bridge". Place name: an ancient and important city in England, with one of the most important ports on the west coast. Many cities in America were named after it.

STARTS WITH Br-

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, ancient (old), england

Variations

VARIANT Bristow

How popular is Bristol?

Bristol is an uncommon given name for men but a very popular last name for all people (#4473 out of 150436, Top 3%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Aristo, Aristos, Bertol (see Berthold), Bishop▲, Boston▲, Branston, Branton, Brasil, Braxton▲, Brenton, Breton, Bretton, Brexton, Briano, Bricio, Brickel, Brighton, Brion, Brit, Briton, Britt, Brittan, Britte (see Brett), Britton, Brizio, Brocton, Bruto, Bryson▲, Criston, Cristos, Driscol, Kristo, Kristof, Kristos, Triston▼ and Wriston. These names tend to be more commonly used than Bristol.