Sutton

Meaning of Sutton

From the south town or settlement.

Sutton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sutton

Sutton is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #181 in 2025 from #836 in 2013.

Sutton as a boy's name

Sutton is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #332 in the US. From the south town.

Notable people named Sutton

• Sutton Foster
  Broadway actress, singer, dancer
• Sutton Stracke
  Real Housewives personality
• Sutton Tennyson
  Entrepreneur and ex-husband
• Sutton Lenore Foster
  Dancer
• Sutton Hoo
  Archaeological site in England

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Questions about the name Sutton

What does the name Sutton mean?

Sutton means from the south town or settlement, and it comes from English origins.

Is Sutton a boy's or a girl's name?

Sutton is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Sutton?

In 2025, Sutton ranked #181 for girls, up from #196 the year before and #332 for boys, up from #441 the year before.

When was Sutton most popular?

Sutton peaked at #181 in 2025.