Friends settlement or wine town
Wynton is a variation of the English surname Winton. It likely derives from Old English place names meaning 'friend's settlement' (Wina's tun) or 'wine town' (win-tun), referring to a vineyard or trading post.
Less common today
Wynton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,708 in 1992.
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