Hampton vs Chester

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 #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

English American British

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Chester Rank #1,657

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1657 for Chester.

Is Hampton or Chester more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Chester mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Hampton and Chester boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.