Hampton vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Hampton or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Barry mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Hampton and Barry boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.