Hampton vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Hampton or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Linus mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Hampton and Linus boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.