Gaston

Gaston - A very unique male name

Gaston appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #737. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gaston and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gaston? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gaston. The baby boy name Gaston was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3029 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gaston peaked in popularity 108 years ago in 1918 on position 664.

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Gaston is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gaston is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,373 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,587.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gaston is where you live.

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Gaston origin and meaning

French — Germanic origin

From a French name of Germanic origin, from gast, 'guest, stranger'

Gaston is a long-established French name that never naturalised in the United States, where it has flickered at low levels since 1912. For American children its loudest association is now the vain villain Gaston of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Attested etymology

Gaston is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Gaston, pop culture references for the name Gaston and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Gaston

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gaston, sorted by popularity.

Gideon / Gaetano / Gautam / Gautham / Gotham / Godwin /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Gaston

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gaston a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gaston?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

gas-TON · /ɡæˈstɒn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Gaston Leroux — French novelist, author of The Phantom of the Opera (1868–1927) Historical
• Gaston — Fictional vain hunter and villain of Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Fictional, 1991) Fictional

Style

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Why parents choose it

Gaston offers a genuinely French, literary name that is almost unused in America. Families who choose it usually have French ties or a taste for the theatrical.

Worth knowing

• The Disney villain is the dominant association for American children — some families love that, others should weigh it.