Elijiah vs Hamish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamish

Boy #6,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,152
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elijiah Rank #6,164
Hamish Rank #6,152

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 vs #6164 for Elijiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijiah or Hamish more popular?

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 compared to Elijiah at #6164 in the United States.

What do Elijiah and Hamish mean?

Elijiah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Elijiah and Hamish boy or girl names?

Elijiah is primarily a boy name. Hamish is primarily a boy name.

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