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Hamish vs Liham

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

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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hamish Rank #6,152
Liham Rank #6,616

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamish or Liham more popular?

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Liham mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Hamish and Liham boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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