Weldon is a masculine given name derived from an English surname, which itself originates from a place name. The Old English roots of the name combine wella meaning "spring" or "stream" and dūn meaning "hill," giving the overall meaning "hill near a spring."The surname Weldon is tied to several locations in England, notably the village of Weldon in Northamptonshire, and has been recorded since medieval times. As a given name, Weldon gained modest usage in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, from the 19th century onward, often as a family name passed down as a first name.Several notable individuals have borne the name, including American politician Weldon B. Heyburn (1852–1912) and baseball player Weldon Bowlin (1940–2024). In popular culture, the name appears in fictional contexts, such as Robert Ruark's novel Something of Value featuring a character named Weldon. The name is also a topographic surname for someone who lived by a hill with a spring.DistributionWeldon as a given name saw its highest frequency in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in the South. Though less common today, it retains steady usage as a traditional or family name.Related FormsThe feminine form Weldona is a rare variant.Meaning: Hill near a springOrigin: Old EnglishType: Surname-derived given nameUsage: English (especially U.S.)