Hamilton vs Pace

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hamilton Rank #2,653
Pace Rank #2,606

Pace is more popular, ranked #2606 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

Pace ___

  • Pace James
  • Pace William
  • Pace Thomas
  • Pace Henry
  • Pace Alexander
  • Pace Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

If you choose Pace

Greer Sage Crew Piper Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton or Pace more popular?

Pace is more popular, ranked #2606 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Pace mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Pace means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are Hamilton and Pace boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Pace is primarily a boy name.

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