"Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river."
Christian Name · English Origin
Sutton Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Sutton
boy
Sutton means "Southern settlement; South town", a boy's name of English origin. The name Sutton does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Sutton is planted by the waters — roots spreading, fruit in season, trust as the foundation, the settled soul whose hope is the LORD alone.
Is Sutton in the Bible?
No — the name Sutton does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Southern settlement; South town", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sutton.
Pronunciation:/SUT-un/
OriginEnglish
MeaningSouthern settlement; South town
What does Sutton mean?
Sutton is a boy name of English origin meaning "Southern settlement; South town". Sutton settles where God plants him — and blessed is the one who trusts the LORD. 'Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
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What does Sutton mean in the Bible?
Sutton means "Southern settlement; South town" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Sutton settles where God plants him — and blessed is the one who trusts the LORD. 'Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters.' Sutton is planted and settled by God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Sutton?
Sutton is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Southern settlement; South town" — not because Scripture names anyone Sutton.
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season."
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Which books of the Bible mention Sutton?
Sutton is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sutton?
Sutton is planted by the waters — roots spreading, fruit in season, trust as the foundation, the settled soul whose hope is the LORD alone.
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Sutton name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Sutton
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Sutton?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Sutton?
You can read every verse where Sutton appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.