Shelton

Source: Old English

Root Word: shel

Derived From: shel tūn

Meaning: It is a combination of "shel" (meaning "slope") and "tūn" (meaning "farm" or "village"), meaning "village on a hill".

Popularity History: Shelton rose in popularity during certain decades of the 20th century, usually as a surname, but is also used as a first name in the United States.