Hampton vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English WASP/preppy American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,522
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hamp, Ham

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Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,374
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sid

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Popularity Comparison

Hampton Rank #1,522
Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hampton ___

  • Hampton James
  • Hampton William
  • Hampton Edward
  • Hampton Lee
  • Hampton Grant

Sidney ___

  • Sidney James
  • Sidney Charles
  • Sidney Arthur
  • Sidney George
  • Sidney Philip
  • Sidney Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hampton

Sutton Chandler Wellington Hadley Whitmore

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Sidney mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Hampton and Sidney boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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