Murray vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Murray Rank #2,744

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Hamilton mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Murray and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.