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Cranston

"English place-based surname"

About the Name Cranston

Meaning

English place-based surname

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Cranston is a boy name of English origin. The name means "English place-based surname" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with C or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#83
1950
#63
1960
#36
1970
#36
1980
#25
1990
#11
2000
#5
2010
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2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Cranston

  • BC Bryan Cranston (actor)

Names Similar to Cranston

Crandall

Boy

Crane valley; from Old English crane and dæl meaning valley

Crispin

Boy

From Latin Crispinus, meaning 'curly-haired' or relating to curled hair.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
8
Starts with
C
Origin
English

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