Hampton vs Smith

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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Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,580
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Smithy

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Popularity Comparison

Hampton Rank #1,522
Smith Rank #1,580

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1580 for Smith.

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

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hampton

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If you choose Smith

Hunter Fletcher Cooper Tanner Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton or Smith more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Smith mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Hampton and Smith boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.

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