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Paul vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
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

Paul Rank #264
Sutton Rank #442

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Sutton more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Paul and Sutton mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Paul and Sutton boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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