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Sutton vs Jay

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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Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442
Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Jay mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Sutton and Jay boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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