US Popularity Rank: 6011

Origin: British

Meaning: Settlement near the fortress

With Old English origins, Broughton is a name you don’t often hear and will surely have your little one standing out from the crowd. It’s a prime example of a place name and means “a settlement near the fortress.” It may also be used as a surname in the USA, UK, Canada, and Scotland. Grant your baby the gift of individuality with this one-of-a-kind name.