Sue vs Susan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sue

Boy #7,520 Most Popular

24 High Risk

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Girl #1,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lily"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Sue Rank #7,520

Susan Rank #1,137

Susan is more popular, ranked #1137 vs #7520 for Sue.

Is Sue or Susan more popular?

Susan is more popular, ranked #1137 compared to Sue at #7520 in the United States.

What do Sue and Susan mean?

Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sue and Susan boy or girl names?

Sue is primarily a boy name. Susan is primarily a girl name.