Hamilton vs Iroh

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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Iroh

Boy #2,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)"

Origin: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Cultural Roots

American East Asian-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,512
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hamilton Rank #2,653
Iroh Rank #2,512

Iroh is more popular, ranked #2512 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

Iroh ___

  • Iroh James
  • Iroh Lee
  • Iroh Kai
  • Iroh Sun
  • Iroh Ren
  • Iroh Wei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

If you choose Iroh

Zuko Sokka Aang Toph Asami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton or Iroh more popular?

Iroh is more popular, ranked #2512 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Iroh mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Iroh means "wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)" (Avatar: The Last Airbender origin).

Are Hamilton and Iroh boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Iroh is primarily a boy name.

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