Hinton vs Mott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,455
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hinton Rank #28,354
Mott Rank #28,455

Hinton is more popular, ranked #28354 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hinton ___

  • Hinton James
  • Hinton Lee
  • Hinton William
  • Hinton Charles
  • Hinton Alexander

Mott ___

  • Mott Allen
  • Mott William
  • Mott Thomas
  • Mott Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton or Mott more popular?

Hinton is more popular, ranked #28354 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Hinton and Mott mean?

Hinton means "high settlement, village on elevated land" (Old English origin). Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Hinton and Mott boy or girl names?

Hinton is primarily a boy name. Mott is primarily a boy name.

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