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Hampton vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English WASP/preppy American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,522
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hampton Rank #1,522
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Nick mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Hampton and Nick boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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