Hampton vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

American English

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Ransom Rank #1,661

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Hampton or Ransom more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Ransom mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Hampton and Ransom boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.