Sutton vs Paxton

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

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Leland Louie Asa Sylas

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Paxton

Boy #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #288
Total SSA Count: 1,165
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Paxton mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Sutton and Paxton boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.

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