Sutton
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sutton
Sutton derives from Old English "sūð" (south) and "tūn" (settlement), meaning "southern settlement or homestead." The name originated as a surname in England and is primarily used in English-speaking cultures; it has no specific religious association but gained prominence in Anglo-American Protestant societies.
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Etymology
Sutton derives from Old English "sūð" (south) and "tūn" (settlement), meaning "southern settlement or homestead." The name originated as a surname in England and is primarily used in English-speaking cultures; it has no specific religious association but gained prominence in Anglo-American Protestant societies.
Sutton currently ranks #181 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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