Dutton vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

Cultural Roots

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#589
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mem, Memp

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dutton Rank #737
Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #737 for Dutton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dutton ___

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

Memphis ___

  • Memphis James
  • Memphis Lee
  • Memphis Ray
  • Memphis Cole
  • Memphis Blue
  • Memphis Jackson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dutton

Walker Sutton Colby Scout June

If you choose Memphis

Jackson Nash Savannah Tallulah Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dutton or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Dutton at #737 in the United States.

What do Dutton and Memphis mean?

Dutton means "farm settlement of Dudda" (Old English origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Dutton and Memphis boy or girl names?

Dutton is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.

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