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Sutton vs Marcus

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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Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442
Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Marcus mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Sutton and Marcus boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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