Emma vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English WASP/preppy American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,522
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hamp, Ham

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hampton Rank #1,522

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Hampton ___

  • Hampton James
  • Hampton William
  • Hampton Edward
  • Hampton Lee
  • Hampton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hampton

Sutton Chandler Wellington Hadley Whitmore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hampton more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hampton mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Hampton boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.

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