Mott vs Susan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,455
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Susan

Girl #1,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sue, Susie, Suze

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mott Rank #28,455
Susan Rank #1,137

Susan is more popular, ranked #1137 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mott ___

  • Mott Allen
  • Mott William
  • Mott Thomas
  • Mott Ray

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mott

Holt Fern Sage Wren

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott or Susan more popular?

Susan is more popular, ranked #1137 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Mott and Susan mean?

Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mott and Susan boy or girl names?

Mott is primarily a boy name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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