Alfred vs Dutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#839
Total SSA Count
293
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alf, Fred, Freddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dutton

Boy #737 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm settlement of Dudda"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#737
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dut

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alfred Rank #839
Dutton Rank #737

Dutton is more popular, ranked #737 vs #839 for Alfred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alfred ___

  • Alfred James
  • Alfred Edward
  • Alfred William
  • Alfred Thomas
  • Alfred George
  • Alfred Henry

Dutton ___

  • Dutton James
  • Dutton Cole
  • Dutton Reid
  • Dutton Lane
  • Dutton Scott
  • Dutton Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alfred

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Cecily

If you choose Dutton

Walker Sutton Colby Scout June

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alfred or Dutton more popular?

Dutton is more popular, ranked #737 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Dutton mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Dutton means "farm settlement of Dudda" (Old English origin).

Are Alfred and Dutton boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Dutton is primarily a boy name.

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