Alston \a-ls-ton, al-ston\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Alston is "elf stone". Also possibly "old stone" or a place name: noble one's settlement.

Alston has 5 variant forms: Alsdon, Alsten, Alstin, Allston and Allstonn.

For more information, see also the related name Alton.

Baby names that sound like Alston are Elston, Alastor, Elsdon and Ellston.