Hampton
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hampton
The given name 'Hampton' is derived from the Old English words 'ham' meaning 'homestead' or 'village' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', referring to a place name rather than a personal name.
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Etymology
The given name 'Hampton' is derived from the Old English words 'ham' meaning 'homestead' or 'village' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', referring to a place name rather than a personal name. Hampton is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, with notable historical context in the name of various towns and estates, such as Hampton Court Palace in England.
Hampton currently ranks #1,444 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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