Bastion vs Stanton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastion

Boy #5,044 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, worthy of reverence"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,044
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bas, Baz, Seb

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Stanton

Boy #4,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the stone settlement"

Origin: Old English stan + tun

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,995
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stan, Stanny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bastion Rank #5,044
Stanton Rank #4,995

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 vs #5044 for Bastion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastion ___

  • Bastion James
  • Bastion William
  • Bastion Cole
  • Bastion Hugh
  • Bastion Oliver
  • Bastion Rhys

Stanton ___

  • Stanton James
  • Stanton Lee
  • Stanton Henry
  • Stanton William
  • Stanton Thomas
  • Stanton Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bastion

Octavia Cassian Isadora Leander Evangeline

If you choose Stanton

Emerson Sutton Hudson Hadley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastion or Stanton more popular?

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 compared to Bastion at #5044 in the United States.

What do Bastion and Stanton mean?

Bastion means "venerable, worthy of reverence" (Greek origin). Stanton means "from the stone settlement" (Old English stan + tun origin).

Are Bastion and Stanton boy or girl names?

Bastion is primarily a boy name. Stanton is primarily a boy name.

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