Sumner vs Gaines

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Sumner Rank #6,673

Gaines Rank #6,557

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6673 for Sumner.

Is Sumner or Gaines more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Sumner and Gaines mean?

Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Sumner and Gaines boy or girl names?

Sumner is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.