Sutton

At a Glance: Name: Sutton – Meaning: south settlement or southern farmstead – Origin: English (place name/surname, Old English "sūþ" + "tūn") – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SUT-en

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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

Phonetic: SUT-en   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sutton mean?

South settlement or southern farmstead. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sutton)

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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