Hamish vs Rigel

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 #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

English Arabic American

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Hamish Rank #6,152

Rigel Rank #6,009

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Is Hamish or Rigel more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Rigel mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Hamish and Rigel boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.