Stanton vs Joy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanton

Boy #4,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the stone settlement"

Origin: Old English stan + tun

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,995
Total SSA Count: 20
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Kevion Bastion Amillion Dylon

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Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

Cultural Roots

American English Christian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,996
Total SSA Count: 20
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Stanton Rank #4,995

Joy Rank #4,996

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 vs #4996 for Joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanton or Joy more popular?

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Stanton and Joy mean?

Stanton means "from the stone settlement" (Old English stan + tun origin). Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin).

Are Stanton and Joy boy or girl names?

Stanton is primarily a boy name. Joy is primarily a boy name.

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