Hampton vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

✓ All Clear

Hampton Rank #1,522

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Hampton or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Lamar mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Hampton and Lamar boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.