Scout vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scout

Boy #1,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who observes, explorer"

Origin: Old French (escouter)

American

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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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Scout Rank #1,485

Hampton Rank #1,522

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Scout or Hampton more popular?

Scout is more popular, ranked #1485 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Scout and Hampton mean?

Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Scout and Hampton boy or girl names?

Scout is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.