Tristan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tristan Name at a Glance

Name	Tristan
Meaning	Tumult; outcry. From the Celtic name Tristan. In Arthurian legend Tristan was a Knight of the Round Table and tragic hero of the medieval tale Tristram and Isolde.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Tristan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tristan means “Tumult; outcry. From the Celtic name Tristan. In Arthurian legend Tristan was a Knight of the Round Table and tragic hero of the medieval tale Tristram and Isolde”. 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.

Tristan Name Origin

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

Is Tristan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Tristan

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