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Ham

Pronunciation: [ h-AM ]

Boy Name #32,431 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ham is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AM.

Parents who love the name Ham often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,431
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Hamza #527 Hampton #1522 Hamilton #2653 Hamzah #2940 Hamdan #3024 Hammad #4935

Similar Names

Hattie Harriet Hannah Harriett Hallie Hanna Hazel Harriette

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ham

Is Ham a boy or girl name?

Ham is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ham?

Ham is pronounced h-AM.

How popular is the name Ham?

Ham is currently ranked #32431 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ham a common or rare name?

Ham is an uncommon name, ranked #32431 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ham

Ham is a boy name .

Ham is currently ranked #32,431 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ham include Hamza, Hampton, Hamilton, Hamzah, Hamdan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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