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Kenneth vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
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

Kenneth Rank #284
Sutton Rank #442

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenneth or Sutton more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Sutton mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Kenneth and Sutton boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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