Wise or knowing
Caton is a rare surname-turned-given name with roots in the Latin word 'catus', meaning clever or sagacious. It is most famously associated with the Roman statesman Cato the Elder, known for his wisdom and strict morality. In some instances, it may also derive from a French diminutive of Catherine or a Middle English habitational name.
Less common today
Caton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,318 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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