Hampton vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Hampton or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Alder mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Hampton and Alder boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.