West vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English 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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West Rank #1,339

Hampton Rank #1,522

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is West or Hampton more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do West and Hampton mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are West and Hampton boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.