Newton
Meaning
"new town"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,968
- Total SSA Count
- 28
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Newt
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"new town"
Origin: Old English
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3968 for Newton.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Newton at #3968 in the United States.
Newton means "new town" (Old English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Newton is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.