Hamish vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamish

Boy #6,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Hamish Rank #6,152

Zed Rank #6,081

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Is Hamish or Zed more popular?

Zed is more popular, ranked #6081 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Zed mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Hamish and Zed boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.