Sumter
Pronunciation: [ s-UHMT-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,623
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Sumter
Sumter is a boy name .
Sumter is currently ranked #17,623 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sumter include Sum, Sumt, Sumty, Sumtie, Suy, Suie, and Sumkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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