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Reef vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

Australian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,557
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Reef Rank #2,557
Hamilton Rank #2,653

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reef or Hamilton more popular?

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Reef and Hamilton mean?

Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Reef and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Reef is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.

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