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At a Glance
- Meaning
- South settlement or southern farmstead
- Origin
- English (place name/surname, Old English "sūþ" + "tūn")
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- SUT-en
Sutton comes straight from an English place name and surname, built from Old English "sūþ" (south) and "tūn" (settlement) — so it literally means south settlement or southern farmstead. It's used for boys and girls alike and is said SUT-en. If you like names with that vintage, English-countryside feel, Sutton fits the bill.
Meaning & Origin of Sutton
Meaning: South settlement or southern farmstead.
Origin: English (place name/surname, Old English "sūþ" + "tūn").
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Sutton
SUT-enIPA /ˈsʌtən/
Popularity of Sutton
Sutton ranked #197 on the SSA list in 2024, with 1,559 babies given the name — and across the full 1912-2024 record, that's also its all-time peak, meaning it's more popular right now than it's ever been.
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FAQ
What does the name Sutton mean?
South settlement or southern farmstead. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sutton?
Sutton is pronounced SUT-en (IPA: /ˈsʌtən/).
Is Sutton a popular name right now?
Sutton is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #197 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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