Hesston
Meaning
"settlement among the undergrowth, brushwood farm"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,049
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Hess, Heston
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"settlement among the undergrowth, brushwood farm"
Origin: Old English
"stone, solid mass"
Origin: Old English
Rock is more popular, ranked #4975 vs #5049 for Hesston.
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Rock is more popular, ranked #4975 compared to Hesston at #5049 in the United States.
Hesston means "settlement among the undergrowth, brushwood farm" (Old English origin). Rock means "stone, solid mass" (Old English origin).
Hesston is primarily a boy name. Rock is primarily a boy name.