Gaston is a boy name of French origin meaning “From the Old French meaning 'guest', it carries connotations of hospitality and courage, popularized by literature.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
GAS-ton
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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