Dutton

At a Glance

Meaning

Hill settlement (or, separately, 'Dudda's settlement')

Origin

English (place name/surname, two distinct origins)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

DUT-unListen

Dutton comes from English place names and surnames, pronounced DUT-un, and works well for a child of any gender. It's often glossed simply as 'hill settlement' or 'farm by the hill,' but that's only part of the story — the name actually traces to two separate origins, one tied to a hilltop settlement and another rooted in the personal name 'Dudda.'

Meaning & Origin of Dutton

Meaning: Hill settlement (or, separately, 'Dudda's settlement').

Origin: English (place name/surname, two distinct origins).

A common claim: Commonly glossed as 'hill settlement' or 'farm by the hill' Actually: This holds only for the Cheshire-derived sense; a separate, unrelated Lancashire origin comes from the personal name 'Dudda,' not a hill.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Dutton

Popularity of Dutton

Dutton has stayed fairly steady in recent years, peaking at #727 in 2023 with 366 babies given the name, then settling at #736 in 2024 with 351.

Names Like Dutton

These names share Dutton’s style, era or origin.

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FAQ

What does the name Dutton mean?

Hill settlement (or, separately, ‘Dudda’s settlement’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Dutton?

Dutton is pronounced DUT-un (IPA: /ˈdʌtən/).

Is Dutton a popular name right now?

Dutton is near its all-time peak (#727 in 2023), ranked #736 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2018–2024.)

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