Alder vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Alder Rank #1,424

Hampton Rank #1,522

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Alder or Hampton more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Alder and Hampton mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Alder and Hampton boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.