Hamish vs Balian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamish

Boy #6,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish English Australian

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Boy #6,093 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Ibelin (place name origin)"

Origin: Medieval French

French English Medieval

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Hamish Rank #6,152

Balian Rank #6,093

Balian is more popular, ranked #6093 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Is Hamish or Balian more popular?

Balian is more popular, ranked #6093 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Balian mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Balian means "of Ibelin (place name origin)" (Medieval French origin).

Are Hamish and Balian boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Balian is primarily a boy name.