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Gregory vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Gregory Rank #538
Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #538 for Gregory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregory or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Sutton mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Gregory and Sutton boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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