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Gideon vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sutton

Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#442
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Sutton Rank #442

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Sutton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sutton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Gideon and Sutton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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