Hampton vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Kent Rank #1,636

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Hampton or Kent more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Kent mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Hampton and Kent boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.