Hamilton vs Finlay

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 #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Australian

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Finlay Rank #2,476

Finlay is more popular, ranked #2476 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Is Hamilton or Finlay more popular?

Finlay is more popular, ranked #2476 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Finlay mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hamilton and Finlay boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Finlay is primarily a boy name.