Aphton, pronounced /əpˈθɒn/, is an uncommon given name of English origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'aphtōn', meaning 'unconquered'. The name gained some popularity in the 19th century but has since become quite rare. In literature, Aphton is notably used as a character's name in Charles Dickens' "The Mystery of Edwin Drood".
Aphton is a unique and uncommon name with only five recorded births annually in 1990, making it quite rare overall.