Hampton vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Fred Rank #1,686

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Hampton or Fred more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Fred mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Hampton and Fred boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.