Bostyn
Meaning
"from the town of St. Botolph"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,359
- Total SSA Count
- 47
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Bos, Bossy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the town of St. Botolph"
Origin: Old English
"white shadow, fair phantom"
Origin: Welsh
Bostyn is more popular, ranked #3359 vs #3398 for Gwenivere.
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Bostyn is more popular, ranked #3359 compared to Gwenivere at #3398 in the United States.
Bostyn means "from the town of St. Botolph" (Old English origin). Gwenivere means "white shadow, fair phantom" (Welsh origin).
Bostyn is primarily a girl name. Gwenivere is primarily a girl name.