Fred vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Hampton Rank #1,522

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Hampton more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Hampton mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Fred and Hampton boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.