Hinton vs Pate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hinton

Boy #28,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high settlement, village on elevated land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hint, Hinn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hinton Rank #28,354
Pate Rank #28,322

Pate is more popular, ranked #28322 vs #28354 for Hinton.

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

Pate ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinton or Pate more popular?

Pate is more popular, ranked #28322 compared to Hinton at #28354 in the United States.

What do Hinton and Pate mean?

Hinton means "high settlement, village on elevated land" (Old English origin).

Are Hinton and Pate boy or girl names?

Hinton is primarily a boy name. Pate is primarily a boy name.

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