Broughton \b-rough-ton, bro(u)-ghton\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Broughton is "setlement near the fortress". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Broughton are Brighton, Burton, Britton, Briton, Bretton and Breton. Other similar baby names are Brockton, Brocton and Creighton.