Hamilton vs Herman

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 #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Herman Rank #2,654

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Hamilton or Herman more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Herman mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Hamilton and Herman boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.