Hamilton vs Hutton

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

Playground Safety Score

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Hutton

Boy #2,550 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the ridge, hilltop estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,550
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hut

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hamilton Rank #2,653
Hutton Rank #2,550

Hutton is more popular, ranked #2550 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

Hutton ___

  • Hutton James
  • Hutton William
  • Hutton Lee
  • Hutton Alexander
  • Hutton Grey
  • Hutton Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

If you choose Hutton

Sutton Paxton Holden Greer Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton or Hutton more popular?

Hutton is more popular, ranked #2550 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Hutton mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Hutton means "settlement on the ridge, hilltop estate" (Old English origin).

Are Hamilton and Hutton boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Hutton is primarily a boy name.

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