Hamish vs Chipper

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 #6,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful, lively, in high spirits"

Origin: Northern English dialect

American English

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Hamish Rank #6,152

Chipper Rank #6,127

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

Is Hamish or Chipper more popular?

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

What do Hamish and Chipper mean?

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

Are Hamish and Chipper boy or girl names?

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