Hamilton vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,474
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Herb, Herbie, Bert

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hamilton Rank #2,653
Herbert Rank #2,474

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamilton ___

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

Herbert ___

  • Herbert James
  • Herbert George
  • Herbert William
  • Herbert Charles
  • Herbert Edward
  • Herbert Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

If you choose Herbert

Walter Harold Clarence Dorothy Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton or Herbert more popular?

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Herbert mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Hamilton and Herbert boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.

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