Hamish
Boy name · Scottish · pronounced HAY-mish
Verified name
What does Hamish mean?
Supplanter
Origin and language
Scottish
Language family: Scottish|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 924 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 484 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Hame
Variant: James, Seamus
Related: Jacob
Using Hamish across cultures
Distinctive Scottish variant of James.
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