Hamilton vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Is Hamilton or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Bowden mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Hamilton and Bowden boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.