Hampton vs Lake

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 #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Lake Rank #1,633

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Hampton or Lake more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Lake mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Hampton and Lake boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.