Hamish vs Moss

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 #5,988 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"plant that grows in moist places"

Origin: Old English mos

English American Scandinavian Jewish

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Hamish Rank #6,152

Moss Rank #5,988

Moss is more popular, ranked #5988 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Is Hamish or Moss more popular?

Moss is more popular, ranked #5988 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Moss mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Moss means "plant that grows in moist places" (Old English mos origin).

Are Hamish and Moss boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Moss is primarily a boy name.