Lake vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Lake Rank #1,633

Hampton Rank #1,522

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Hampton more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Hampton mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Lake and Hampton boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.