Nix vs Hamish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic English

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Boy #6,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish English Australian

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Nix Rank #6,268

Hamish Rank #6,152

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 vs #6268 for Nix.

Is Nix or Hamish more popular?

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 compared to Nix at #6268 in the United States.

What do Nix and Hamish mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Nix and Hamish boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Hamish is primarily a boy name.