Hamish: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A supplanter name meaning one who replaces, warm and jovial.
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #5487
- Peak
- #4145 in 2017
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Hamish Means
Hamish is a boy name of Scottish origin. A supplanter name meaning one who replaces, warm and jovial.
How Popular Hamish Is
Hamish currently ranks #5487 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4145 in 2017. It is rising.
Good to Know About Hamish
- Hamish has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Hamish is a name from the Scottish Gaelic tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Hamish
Other Scottish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Hamish
Scottish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Hamish.
Questions About Hamish
What does Hamish mean?
Hamish is a boy name of Scottish origin. A supplanter name meaning one who replaces, warm and jovial.
How popular is Hamish?
Hamish currently ranks #5487 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4145 in 2017. It is rising.
Where does Hamish come from?
Hamish comes from Scottish roots. Hamish has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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