Abbott vs Alston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbott

Boy #3,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father, head of monastery"

Origin: Aramaic via Latin

English Scottish

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Boy #3,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf's stone, ancient stone"

Origin: Old English 'ælf' + 'stan'

English American Scottish

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Abbott Rank #3,766

Alston Rank #3,797

Abbott is more popular, ranked #3766 vs #3797 for Alston.

Is Abbott or Alston more popular?

Abbott is more popular, ranked #3766 compared to Alston at #3797 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Alston mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Alston means "elf's stone, ancient stone" (Old English 'ælf' + 'stan' origin).

Are Abbott and Alston boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Alston is primarily a boy name.