Bray vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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
Nicknames
Ham, Hammy, Hami

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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Hamilton ___

  • Hamilton James
  • Hamilton Alexander
  • Hamilton Lee
  • Hamilton Reed
  • Hamilton Gray
  • Hamilton Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Hamilton mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Bray and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.

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