Boston Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Boston Name at a Glance

Name	Boston
Meaning	A place name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Boston Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Boston means “A place name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Boston Name Origin

Our database records Boston under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Boston a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Boston is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Boston

When considering Boston for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.