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Morton
Morton means “Settlement”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Morton? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Settlement", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Merton.
Morton meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Settlement
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Morton to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Morton as M·O·R·T·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Morton is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Morton variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mortona, Mortone, Mortony, Morto.
- Nicknames: Mor and M.
- Middle names: Pair Morton with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Morton middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Merton, Mortimer, Martyn, Marten, Martin — full picks on the sibling names for Morton guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Morton? Browse our names like Morton guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Morton
What does the name Morton mean?
Morton means "Settlement" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Morton is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Morton?
Morton originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Morton?
Morton has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Morton a boy's or girl's name?
Morton is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Morton in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Morton sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Morton?
Names that share Morton's sound and style include Merton, Mortimer, Martyn, Marten, Martin.
What middle names pair well with Morton?
Good middle-name fits for Morton pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Morton is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Morton is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Morton?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Morton share its rhythm without rhyming — Merton, Mortimer, Martyn all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.