Shawn vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #639
Total SSA Count: 438
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Deacon Kamden Lionel Jamie

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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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Trevor Louie Sean Briggs

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Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639

Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #639 for Shawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Sutton mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Shawn and Sutton boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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