Wells vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Dorian Holden Andy Kevin

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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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Damon Callen Dante Morgan

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Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377

Sutton Rank #442

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Sutton more popular?

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

What do Wells and Sutton mean?

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

Are Wells and Sutton boy or girl names?

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

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