| Meaning | guest, stranger |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Gas-ton |
About Gaston
This distinguished name carries an air of European sophistication and timeless appeal. Parents drawn to Gaston appreciate its strong consonant sounds and melodic finish, creating a name that's both commanding and refined. The name works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it an excellent choice for families with international connections. It's uncommon enough to help a child stand out while remaining accessible and easy to pronounce. Gaston suggests confidence without arrogance, strength tempered with elegance. For parents seeking a name with gravitas that won't fade with trends, Gaston delivers substance and style in equal measure. It's a name that will serve a child well from playground to boardroom.
Nicknames for Gaston
| Gas |
| Gus |
| Tony |
| Gassy |
| GJ |
Famous People Named Gaston
| Gaston Bachelard | French philosopher and poet |
| Gaston Chevrolet | Swiss-born American race car driver |
| Gaston Leroux | French author best known for "The Phantom of the Opera" |
| Gaston Maspero | French Egyptologist |
| Gaston Monnerville | French politician and lawyer |
| Gaston Palewski | French diplomat and politician |
| Gaston Ramon | French immunologist |
| Gaston Roupnel | French historian and novelist |
| Gaston Thorn | Luxembourgish politician and Prime Minister |
| Gaston Tissandier | French scientific journalist and aviation pioneer |
| Gaston de Foix | 16th-century Spanish military leader |
| Gaston Caperton | American politician and former Governor of West Virginia |
| Gaston Defferre | French politician and Mayor of Marseille |
| Gaston Doumergue | French politician and President of France |
| Gaston Planté | French physicist who invented the lead-acid battery |
| Gaston Julia | French mathematician known for his work in chaos theory |
| Gaston Glock | Austrian firearms manufacturer |
| Gaston Means | American con artist and government investigator |
| Gaston Paris | French philologist and medievalist |
| Gaston Eyskens | Belgian economist and Prime Minister |
Characters Named Gaston
| Gaston LeGume | A character in the original "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale |
| Gaston Lagaffe | A French comic book character known for his clumsiness |
| Gaston Brown | A character in the British TV series "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" |