Hamilton vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

American Irish English

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Bray Rank #2,828

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2828 for Bray.

Is Hamilton or Bray more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Bray mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin).

Are Hamilton and Bray boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Bray is primarily a boy name.