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Sutton vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#335
Total SSA Count
1,035
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442
Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Colin mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sutton and Colin boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.

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