Hamilton vs Colston

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 #2,839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one's town"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Colston Rank #2,839

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2839 for Colston.

Is Hamilton or Colston more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Colston at #2839 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Colston mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Colston means "dark one's town" (Old English origin).

Are Hamilton and Colston boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Colston is primarily a boy name.