Tristan

Boy's name

Tristan is of Celtic origin, possibly derived from the Welsh word "trystan" meaning "noise" or "sorrowful."

Meaning Riot
Origin Celtic
U.S. births in 2023 1,296 Falling
Peak year 2008

Appears In These Collections

Mythological Unique Beautiful

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Tristan Thompson - NBA basketball player
  • Tristan Wilds - Actor in "90210" and "The Wire"
  • Tristan MacManus - Professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars"
  • Tristan Rogers - Soap opera actor on "General Hospital"
  • Tristan Gemmill - Actor on "Coronation Street" and "Casualty"

Brothers for Tristan

Boy names closely related to Tristan

Robert Samuel Jonah Zion Kenneth Joshua Richard Gabriel

Sisters for Tristan

Girl names closely related to Tristan

Ava Laila Skyler Naomi Alaya Faith Autumn Jordyn

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Tristan

Trista Tristen Tristian Tristin Triston

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