Sutton vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sutton

Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Sutton Rank #442

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #442 for Sutton.

Is Sutton or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Emerson mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Sutton and Emerson boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.