BoyScottish origin

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)

1981: #664919811990: #859719902000: #952120002005: #1056620052010: #724520102015: #477220152020: #54872020#1#10566

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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