Hamilton vs Tyr

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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Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,501
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hamilton Rank #2,653
Tyr Rank #2,501

Tyr is more popular, ranked #2501 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

Tyr ___

  • Tyr Alexander
  • Tyr William
  • Tyr Erik
  • Tyr Magnus
  • Tyr James
  • Tyr Bjorn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamilton

Jefferson Lincoln Monroe Eliza Madison

If you choose Tyr

Odin Thor Freya Sigrid Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton or Tyr more popular?

Tyr is more popular, ranked #2501 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Tyr mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hamilton and Tyr boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Tyr is primarily a boy name.

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