Boy Name
Dutton
Dutton means “Enclosure, settlement, town”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Dutton is a boy baby name, meaning "Enclosure, settlement, town". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dutton often also consider Dayton.
Dutton meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Enclosure, settlement, town
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dutton as D·U·T·T·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dutton is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dutton variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Duttona, Duttone, Duttony, Dutto.
- Nicknames: Dut and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dutton with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dutton middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dayton, Dathan, Duston, Dalton, Delton — full picks on the sibling names for Dutton guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dutton? Browse our names like Dutton guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dutton
What does the name Dutton mean?
Dutton means "Enclosure, settlement, town". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Dutton is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Dutton?
The exact origin of Dutton is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Dutton?
Dutton has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dutton a boy's or girl's name?
Dutton is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Dutton in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dutton sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dutton?
Names that share Dutton's sound and style include Dayton, Dathan, Duston, Dalton, Delton.
What middle names pair well with Dutton?
Good middle-name fits for Dutton pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dutton is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dutton is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dutton?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dutton share its rhythm without rhyming — Dayton, Dathan, Duston all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.