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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Supplanter (traditional gloss); ultimately from Hebrew Jacob via James
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic (form of James)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HAY-mish
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
HAY-mishIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Hamish mean?
Supplanter (traditional gloss); ultimately from Hebrew Jacob via James. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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