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Sutton vs Sean

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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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Sean mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Sutton and Sean boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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