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Matt vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matt

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,802
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,653
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matt Rank #2,802
Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2802 for Matt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matt or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Matt at #2802 in the United States.

What do Matt and Hamilton mean?

Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Matt and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Matt is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.

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