Hamish vs Redmond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Redmond

Boy #6,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector, counselor-guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,007
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Red, Reddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hamish Rank #6,152
Redmond Rank #6,007

Redmond is more popular, ranked #6007 vs #6152 for Hamish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamish ___

  • Hamish Ross
  • Hamish Fraser
  • Hamish Stuart
  • Hamish Campbell
  • Hamish Alexander

Redmond ___

  • Redmond James
  • Redmond Patrick
  • Redmond William
  • Redmond Thomas
  • Redmond Joseph
  • Redmond Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamish

Angus Alasdair Callum Fiona Isla

If you choose Redmond

Declan Kieran Cormac Siobhan Brigid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamish or Redmond more popular?

Redmond is more popular, ranked #6007 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Redmond mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Redmond means "wise protector, counselor-guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Hamish and Redmond boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Redmond is primarily a boy name.

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