Hamzah vs Hashem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamzah

Boy #2,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion, strong and steadfast"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani South Asian African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,940
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham, Hamz

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Hashem

Boy #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Jordanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hash, Shem

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Popularity Comparison

Hamzah Rank #2,940
Hashem Rank #3,040

Hamzah is more popular, ranked #2940 vs #3040 for Hashem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamzah ___

  • Hamzah Ali
  • Hamzah Ibrahim
  • Hamzah Yusuf
  • Hamzah Omar
  • Hamzah Hassan
  • Hamzah Abdullah

Hashem ___

  • Hashem Ali
  • Hashem Omar
  • Hashem Muhammad
  • Hashem Khalid
  • Hashem Abdullah
  • Hashem Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamzah

Zainab Ibrahim Fatima Omar Maryam

If you choose Hashem

Fatima Khadijah Ibrahim Ali Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamzah or Hashem more popular?

Hamzah is more popular, ranked #2940 compared to Hashem at #3040 in the United States.

What do Hamzah and Hashem mean?

Hamzah means "lion, strong and steadfast" (Arabic origin). Hashem means "one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)" (Arabic origin).

Are Hamzah and Hashem boy or girl names?

Hamzah is primarily a boy name. Hashem is primarily a boy name.

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