Brighton \bri(gh)-ton\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Brighton is "bridge settlement". Transferred use of the surname. Parents may use the name to indicate the hope of a child having bright personality and intellect.

Baby names that sound like Brighton are Britton, Briton and Broughton. Other similar baby names are Branton, Brannton, Brenton, Brentton, Brittan, Bretton, Breton, Brion, Brockton and Brocton.