Williams vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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Williams Rank #2,530

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Is Williams or Hamilton more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Williams and Hamilton mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Williams and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.