US Popularity Rank: 10866

Origin: British

Meaning: Temple settlement

Templeton is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “temple settlement.” Tied to many towns in England, Wales, and Scotland, Templeton may refer to places where the Templars formed their religious houses in the medieval era. Although Templeton can be taken as a first name, it’s more commonly carried as a family name across the UK, US, and Canada. Templeton is also a name cherished in many children’s animations. Templeton the Rat in Charlotte’s Web and Theodore Lindsay Templeton, the bright and shining star of The Boss Baby, might ring a bell.