Sutton

Pronunciation: [ s-UHT-uhn ]

Girl Name #197 Most Popular Rising 2 Syllables

Old English dignity with New York sophistication

American English

Modern Sophisticated Bold Elegant

Meaning & Origin

"south farm"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

The Story of Sutton

Sutton is an Old English place name meaning 'southern settlement' or 'south farm,' from 'suth' (south) and 'tun' (settlement, farm, estate). It was one of England's most common place-name elements, appearing in dozens of villages including Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham and Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. As a surname, it spread throughout the English-speaking world, and like many English place-surnames, transitioned to a given name in American culture.

Sutton entered the US girls' name charts around 2013 and has been rising steadily, breaking into the top 500 by 2018. It benefits from the American trend toward Southern-aristocratic surname names alongside Piper, Collins, and Reeve — names that sound both distinguished and modern.

Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England is the site of one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in history — a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon royal ship burial that yielded extraordinary treasures including the famous Sutton Hoo helmet. Sutton Place is one of Manhattan's most exclusive residential neighborhoods, lending the name urban sophistication.

Fun Facts

Sutton Hoo (Suffolk, England) contains a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon royal ship burial with one of the finest collections of medieval artifacts ever found
Sutton Place in Manhattan is one of New York's most exclusive residential enclaves
Sutton Foster won two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical — one of the most awarded Broadway performers of her generation

Sutton in Other Languages

French Sutton

German Sutton

Spanish Sutton

Famous People Named Sutton

Sutton Foster

Entertainer

1975

American actress and singer; two-time Tony Award winner known for Anything Goes, Younger, and Shrek the Musical

Sutton Brady Fictional

Other

Character appearing in The Bold and the Beautiful, one of American daytime television's longest-running dramas

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #197
Total SSA Count: 1,559
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Suttyn #2713

Common Nicknames

Sutt

Pairs Well With

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

Sibling Names

Piper Reeve Emerson Wells Carter Camden

Also a Boy Name

Sutton is also used as a boy name, ranked #442.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sutton

What does the name Sutton mean?

"south farm" (from Old English). Sutton is an Old English place name meaning 'southern settlement' or 'south farm,' from 'suth' (south) and 'tun' (settlement, farm, estate). It was one of England's most common place-name elements, appearing in dozens of villages including Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham and Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. As a surname, it spread throughout the English-speaking world, and like many English place-surnames, transitioned to a given name in American culture.

What is the origin of the name Sutton?

Sutton has Old English, American, and English origins. In Old English, it means "south farm".

Is Sutton a boy or girl name?

Sutton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #197. As a boy name, it is ranked #442. Sutton is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sutton?

Sutton is pronounced s-UHT-uhn.

How popular is the name Sutton?

Sutton is currently ranked #197 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sutton?

Common nicknames for Sutton include Sutt.

What are good middle names for Sutton?

Popular middle name pairings include Sutton Grace, Sutton Mae, Sutton Elizabeth, Sutton Claire, Sutton Rose, and Sutton Leigh.

What are good sibling names for Sutton?

Names that pair well with Sutton as siblings include Piper, Reeve, Emerson, Wells, Carter, and Camden.

How many syllables does Sutton have?

Sutton has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Sutton a common or rare name?

Sutton is a popular name, ranked #197 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.

About the Name Sutton

Sutton is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "south farm" in Old English .

Is Sutton a boy or girl name? Sutton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #197 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #442. Sutton is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sutton is currently ranked #197 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Sutton has 2 syllables and is pronounced s-UHT-uhn, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Sutton include Sutt. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sutton include Suttyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.