Sumner
Meaning
"summoner, one who calls forth"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,673
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Sum, Sonny
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"summoner, one who calls forth"
Origin: Old French
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6673 for Sumner.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.
Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Sumner is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.