Melton

Melton is a surname-turned-first-name of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'middle farm' or 'settlement in the middle.' The place name combines the Old English elements 'middel' (middle) and 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement, or farm). As a given name, Melton has remained relatively uncommon in the United States and other English-speaking countries, maintaining a traditional, somewhat rustic appeal. It fits within the trend of using surnames as first names, appealing to parents seeking a distinguished, strong-sounding name for boys that carries a connection to Anglo-Saxon heritage.

Pronounced MEL-tun.

As of October 2026, Melton ranked #13382 for boys in US births in 2015 SSA, peaked at #517 for boys in 1888.