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Sutton vs Wade

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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Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#341
Total SSA Count
1,009
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442
Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Wade mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Sutton and Wade boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.

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