Hamilton vs Murray

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 #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Murray Rank #2,744

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Hamilton or Murray more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Murray mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hamilton and Murray boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.