| Meaning | stone settlement |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Stan-ton |
About Stanton
Stanton projects authority and respectability with a distinguished air that commands attention. Strong consonants bookend this name, creating architectural stability in sound. There's something inherently trustworthy about Stanton—it suggests someone who honors commitments and upholds standards. The name has historical depth, carrying echoes of established families and respected institutions, yet it never feels stuffy or outdated. Stanton works particularly well for parents who value tradition but want something less common than standard classics. It pairs excellently with casual nicknames like Stan, offering flexibility as a child grows and develops their own identity. The name suggests leadership potential and intellectual capability without appearing pretentious. Stanton indicates someone substantial and principled, with the gravitas to be taken seriously in any context. For families seeking a name with presence and permanence, Stanton delivers impressively.
Nicknames for Stanton
| Stan |
| Stanny |
| Ton |
| Stant |
| ST |
Famous People Named Stanton
| Stanton Friedman | Ufologist |
| Stanton T. Friedman | Physicist |
| Stanton Peele | Psychologist |
| Stanton Coit | Ethical Socialist |
| Stanton Macdonald-Wright | Painter |
| Stanton Welch | Choreographer |
| Stanton W. Turner | Naval officer |
| Stanton Williams | Architect |
| Stanton Terry Friedman | Historian |
| Stanton L. Young | Politician |
| Stanton R. Cook | Businessman |
| Stanton Griffis | Diplomat |
| Stanton Delaplane | Journalist |
| Stanton Heck | Football player |
| Stanton Kidd | Basketball player |
| Stanton S. Martin | Lawyer |
| Stanton Barrett | Stuntman |
| Stanton Cameron | Writer |
| Stanton B. Peelle | Civil engineer |
Characters Named Stanton
| Stanton Carlisle | The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern |
| Stanton "Stan" Pines | Gravity Falls |
| Stanton Parish | Alphas |
| Stanton Infeld | Franklin & Bash |
| Stanton Friedman | Fringe, inspired by the real ufologist |
| Stanton Zedlav | Pathfinder series by Orson Scott Card |
| Stanton Higgs | Murdoch Mysteries |
| Stanton Young | Gone series by Michael Grant |
| Stanton Ried | The Chosen One series by Mireille Chester |
| Stanton Rowley | Scandal |
| Stanton "Stan" Kelly | American Dad! |
| Stanton "Stan" Liddy | Dexter |
| Stanton Lowe | Quantico |
| Stanton Forbes | Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer |
| Stanton Locke | Halo video game series |
| Stanton Bailey | The Fugitive TV series |
| Stanton Marrow | Elementary |
| Stanton Broglie | The Practice |
| Stanton "Stan" Mitchum | The Firm |
| Stanton Vogel | The Man in the High Castle |