Hampton vs Scout

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 #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

American

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Scout Rank #1,485

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Hampton or Scout more popular?

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Scout mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin).

Are Hampton and Scout boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Scout is primarily a boy name.