Hamilton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hamilton Name at a Glance

Name	Hamilton
Meaning	From the mountain town.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hamilton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hamilton means “From the mountain town”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hamilton Name Origin

Our database records Hamilton under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hamilton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hamilton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hamilton

When considering Hamilton for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.