Boy Name
Hilton
Hilton means “Settlement”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Hilton? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Settlement", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Holden.
Hilton meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Settlement
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hilton as H·I·L·T·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hilton is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hilton variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hiltona, Hiltone, Hiltony, Hilto.
- Nicknames: Hil and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hilton with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hilton middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Holden, Hinton, Hulon, Hudson, Huston — full picks on the sibling names for Hilton guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hilton? Browse our names like Hilton guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Hilton
What does the name Hilton mean?
Hilton means "Settlement". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Hilton is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Hilton?
The exact origin of Hilton is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Hilton?
Hilton has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hilton a boy's or girl's name?
Hilton is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Hilton in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hilton sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hilton?
Names that share Hilton's sound and style include Holden, Hinton, Hulon, Hudson, Huston.
What middle names pair well with Hilton?
Good middle-name fits for Hilton pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hilton is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hilton is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hilton?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hilton share its rhythm without rhyming — Holden, Hinton, Hulon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.