Sutton vs Shawn

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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Cassius Karson Malcolm Mark

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Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #639
Total SSA Count: 438
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442

Shawn Rank #639

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #639 for Shawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Shawn more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Shawn mean?

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

Are Sutton and Shawn boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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