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Uhtred vs Hamish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uhtred

Boy #6,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn counsel, wise before dawn"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Scandinavian-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,308
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Uhtred Rank #6,308
Hamish Rank #6,152

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 vs #6308 for Uhtred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uhtred or Hamish more popular?

Hamish is more popular, ranked #6152 compared to Uhtred at #6308 in the United States.

What do Uhtred and Hamish mean?

Uhtred means "dawn counsel, wise before dawn" (Old English origin). Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin).

Are Uhtred and Hamish boy or girl names?

Uhtred is primarily a boy name. Hamish is primarily a boy name.

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