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Seth vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
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

Seth Rank #559
Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Sutton mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Seth and Sutton boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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