Hamilton vs Dixon

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 #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Dixon Rank #2,671

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2671 for Dixon.

Is Hamilton or Dixon more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Dixon at #2671 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Dixon mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin).

Are Hamilton and Dixon boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Dixon is primarily a boy name.