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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Acton

OriginEnglish
Meaning"village with oak trees"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Acton as a girl's name
NB Rank#4075

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The name Acton peaked for boys at #12185 in 2018.

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