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Washington
Washington means “Hunt”. 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 Washington? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Hunt", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Wesson.
Washington meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hunt
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Washington to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Washington as W·A·S·H·I·N·G·T·O·N, with 10 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Washington is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Washington variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Washingtona, Washingtone, Washingtony, Washingto.
- Nicknames: Washi and W.
- Middle names: Pair Washington with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Washington middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Wesson, Wellington, Walton, Watson, Waldon — full picks on the sibling names for Washington guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Washington? Browse our names like Washington 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 Washington
What does the name Washington mean?
Washington means "Hunt" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Washington is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Washington?
Washington originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Washington?
Washington has 10 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Washington a boy's or girl's name?
Washington is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Washington in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Washington sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Washington?
Names that share Washington's sound and style include Wesson, Wellington, Walton, Watson, Waldon.
What middle names pair well with Washington?
Good middle-name fits for Washington pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Washington is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Washington is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Washington?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Washington share its rhythm without rhyming — Wesson, Wellington, Walton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.