Winston

Meaning of Winston

From a surname meaning "joy stone" or "friend's town."

Winston has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Winston

Winston is climbing again, up to #382 in 2025 from #403 in 2024 after peaking at #371 in 2019.

Notable people named Winston

• Winston Churchill
  British Prime Minister, World War II
• Winston Groom
  Author, "Forrest Gump"
• Winston Duke
  Actor, "Black Panther"
• Winston Bennett
  Former NBA player
• Winston Lord
  Former U.S. Ambassador

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Questions about the name Winston

What does the name Winston mean?

Winston means from a surname meaning "joy stone" or "friend's town.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Winston a boy's or a girl's name?

Winston is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Winston?

In 2025, Winston ranked #382 for boys, up from #403 the year before.

When was Winston most popular?

Winston peaked at #371 in 2019.