Cranston

Masculine

Meaning

Settlement of cranes or a place where cranes gather.

Etymology

From Old English 'cran' meaning crane (the bird) combined with '-ton' meaning settlement or town. The name originated as a place name in England.

About the Name Cranston

A place-derived surname occasionally used as a given name. It carries associations with English geography and wildlife.

Notable Bearers

Laird Crowe (The Shadow character Lamont Cranston)

Historical People Named Cranston

Cranston Bishop