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Saul vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
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

Saul Rank #560
Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Sutton mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Saul and Sutton boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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