Bingham
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bingham
The given name 'Bingham' is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning "homestead of the dwellers by the hollow" or "settlement of Bynna's people," derived from Old English *Bynna* (a personal name) + *hām* (homestead).
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Etymology
The given name 'Bingham' is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning "homestead of the dwellers by the hollow" or "settlement of Bynna's people," derived from Old English *Bynna* (a personal name) + *hām* (homestead). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States and United Kingdom, with historical prominence through figures like Hiram Bingham, the American explorer who rediscovered Machu Picchu.
Bingham currently ranks #12,292 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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