Hamish

At a Glance: Name: Hamish – Meaning: supplanter (traditional gloss); ultimately from Hebrew Jacob via James – Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of James) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HAY-mish

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Hamish (HAY-mish) is a boy's name that feels classic, timeless, and worldly. It's the Scottish Gaelic form of James, which traces back through Jacob to the Hebrew, and its traditional meaning is "supplanter."

Meaning & Origin of Hamish

Meaning: Supplanter (traditional gloss); ultimately from Hebrew Jacob via James.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of James).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Hamish

Phonetic: HAY-mish   IPA: /ˈheɪmɪʃ/

Popularity of Hamish

Hamish ranked #4149 in U.S. Social Security data in 2021, its highest position since records began in 1981, with 25 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #5982 with 15 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1981–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hamish mean?

Supplanter (traditional gloss); ultimately from Hebrew Jacob via James. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hamish)

How do you pronounce Hamish?

Hamish is pronounced HAY-mish (IPA: /ˈheɪmɪʃ/).

Is Hamish a popular name right now?

Hamish peaked at #4149 in 2021 and is ranked #5982 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1981–2024.)

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