Mikasa vs Sumner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikasa

Girl #9,436 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"three bamboo hats"

Origin: Japanese (三笠)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Anime-influenced International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,436
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mika, Kasa, Miki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,673
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sum, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mikasa Rank #9,436
Sumner Rank #6,673

Sumner is more popular, ranked #6673 vs #9436 for Mikasa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mikasa ___

  • Mikasa Rei
  • Mikasa Hana
  • Mikasa Sora
  • Mikasa Marie
  • Mikasa Joy

Sumner ___

  • Sumner James
  • Sumner Cole
  • Sumner Lee
  • Sumner Blake
  • Sumner Reid
  • Sumner Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mikasa

Eren Armin Hana Yuki Sora

If you choose Sumner

Fletcher Holden Brooks Sloane Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikasa or Sumner more popular?

Sumner is more popular, ranked #6673 compared to Mikasa at #9436 in the United States.

What do Mikasa and Sumner mean?

Mikasa means "three bamboo hats" (Japanese (三笠) origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Mikasa and Sumner boy or girl names?

Mikasa is primarily a girl name. Sumner is primarily a boy name.

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