Alston vs Arbor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alston

Boy #3,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf's stone, ancient stone"

Origin: Old English 'ælf' + 'stan'

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Boy #3,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bower, canopy of branches"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Alston Rank #3,797

Arbor Rank #3,673

Arbor is more popular, ranked #3673 vs #3797 for Alston.

Is Alston or Arbor more popular?

Arbor is more popular, ranked #3673 compared to Alston at #3797 in the United States.

What do Alston and Arbor mean?

Alston means "elf's stone, ancient stone" (Old English 'ælf' + 'stan' origin). Arbor means "bower, canopy of branches" (Latin origin).

Are Alston and Arbor boy or girl names?

Alston is primarily a boy name. Arbor is primarily a boy name.