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Newton

Pronunciation: [ n-OOT-uhn ]

Boy Name #3,968 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3968, Newton is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Newton is a boy name, recorded for 28 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-OOT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Newton often also consider Nellie, Nettie, Nell .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#3,968
Total SSA Count
28

Nicknames

New Ney Newie Newtie

Also a Girl Name

Newton is also used as a girl name, ranked #67661.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newton

Is Newton a boy or girl name?
Newton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3968. As a girl name, it is ranked #67661. Newton is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Newton?
Newton is pronounced n-OOT-uhn.
How popular is the name Newton?
Newton is currently ranked #3968 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Newton?
Common nicknames for Newton include New, Ney, Newie, and Newtie.
Is Newton a common or rare name?
Newton is an uncommon name, ranked #3968 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Newton

Newton is a boy name .

Is Newton a boy or girl name? Newton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,968 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,661. Newton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Newton is currently ranked #3,968 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Newton include New, Ney, Newie, and Newtie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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