Sutton vs Wells

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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Onyx Kyle Reid Marshall

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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #377
Total SSA Count: 865
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Judah Kieran Raymond Lian

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Popularity Comparison

Sutton Rank #442

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #442 for Sutton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutton or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Sutton and Wells mean?

Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Sutton and Wells boy or girl names?

Sutton is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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