Hamilton vs Tom

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 #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Tom Rank #2,829

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Hamilton or Tom more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Tom mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Hamilton and Tom boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.