Phineas vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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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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Phineas Rank #1,540

Hampton Rank #1,522

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Hampton more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Hampton mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Phineas and Hampton boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.