Sumner

Pronunciation: [ s-UHMN-er ]

Boy Name #6,673 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sumner is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-UHMN-er.

Parents who love the name Sumner often also consider Susie, Susan, Sue .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #6,673
Total SSA Count: 13

Nicknames

Sum Suy Sumie Sumnie

Also a Girl Name

Sumner is also used as a girl name, ranked #9277.

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Susie Susan Sue Sudie Susanna Sula Suzanne Susana

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sumner

Is Sumner a boy or girl name?

Sumner is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6673. As a girl name, it is ranked #9277. Sumner is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sumner?

Sumner is pronounced s-UHMN-er.

How popular is the name Sumner?

Sumner is currently ranked #6673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sumner?

Common nicknames for Sumner include Sum, Suy, Sumie, and Sumnie.

Is Sumner a common or rare name?

Sumner is an uncommon name, ranked #6673 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sumner

Sumner is a boy name .

Is Sumner a boy or girl name? Sumner is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,673 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,277. Sumner is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sumner is currently ranked #6,673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sumner include Sum, Suy, Sumie, and Sumnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.