Dixon vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dixon

Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,671
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dix

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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

Dixon Rank #2,671
Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2671 for Dixon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dixon ___

  • Dixon James
  • Dixon Lee
  • Dixon Cole
  • Dixon Reid
  • Dixon Grant
  • Dixon Wayne

Hamilton ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dixon

Harrison Nixon Carter Lennon Hadley

If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixon or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Dixon at #2671 in the United States.

What do Dixon and Hamilton mean?

Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Dixon and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Dixon is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.

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