Hamilton vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Is Hamilton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Richard mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hamilton and Richard boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.