Hamilton vs Lamont

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 #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Scottish African-American American

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Lamont Rank #2,618

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Is Hamilton or Lamont more popular?

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Lamont mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hamilton and Lamont boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.