Penelope vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
5,741
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Penny, Nell, Nellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Penelope Rank #28
Sutton Rank #197

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #197 for Sutton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Sutton ___

  • Sutton Grace
  • Sutton Mae
  • Sutton Elizabeth
  • Sutton Claire
  • Sutton Rose
  • Sutton Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Penelope

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If you choose Sutton

Piper Reeve Emerson Wells Carter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penelope or Sutton more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Sutton at #197 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Sutton mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Sutton means "south farm" (Old English origin).

Are Penelope and Sutton boy or girl names?

Penelope is primarily a girl name. Sutton is primarily a girl name.

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