Chipper vs Hamish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chipper

Boy #6,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful, lively, in high spirits"

Origin: Northern English dialect

American English

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Boy #6,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish English Australian

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Chipper Rank #6,127

Hamish Rank #6,152

Chipper is more popular, ranked #6127 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Is Chipper or Hamish more popular?

Chipper is more popular, ranked #6127 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Chipper and Hamish mean?

Chipper means "cheerful, lively, in high spirits" (Northern English dialect origin). Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Chipper and Hamish boy or girl names?

Chipper is primarily a boy name. Hamish is primarily a boy name.