Hamish vs Sturgill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ham

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Sturgill

Boy #6,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement"

Origin: English topographic surname

Cultural Roots

American English Appalachian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,032
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Stur, Gill

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Popularity Comparison

Hamish Rank #6,152
Sturgill Rank #6,032

Sturgill is more popular, ranked #6032 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

Sturgill ___

  • Sturgill Wayne
  • Sturgill Ray
  • Sturgill James
  • Sturgill Dean
  • Sturgill Lee
  • Sturgill Elton

Sibling Name Ideas

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Angus Alasdair Callum Fiona Isla

If you choose Sturgill

Merle Virgil Dolly Loretta Hank

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamish or Sturgill more popular?

Sturgill is more popular, ranked #6032 compared to Hamish at #6152 in the United States.

What do Hamish and Sturgill mean?

Hamish means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Sturgill means "sturgeon fisher, from the sturgeon settlement" (English topographic surname origin).

Are Hamish and Sturgill boy or girl names?

Hamish is primarily a boy name. Sturgill is primarily a boy name.

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