What does Ewan mean?
Ewan is the Scottish form of Eugene/Owen, “born of the yew” or “youth.”
What does Hamish mean?
Hamish is the Scottish form of James, “supplanter.”
Ewan vs Hamish
Which is more popular?
Ewan is more popular than Hamish today: about 120 US babies were given the name Ewan in 2025, compared with 14 named Hamish.
| Ewan | Hamish | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Born of the yew | Supplanter |
| Origin | Scottish | Scottish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | YOO-un | HAY-mish |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1972 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 2013 (168) | 2017 (25) |
| In 2025 | 120 | 14 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ewan
Hamish
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ewan | Hamish |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 747 | 105 |
| 2010s | 1,361 | 145 |
| 2000s | 993 | 92 |
| 1990s | 93 | 17 |
| 1980s | 29 | 5 |
| 1970s | 13 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ewan or Hamish more popular?
Ewan is more popular than Hamish today: about 120 US babies were given the name Ewan in 2025, compared with 14 named Hamish.
What is the difference between Ewan and Hamish?
Ewan means Born of the yew (Scottish origin), while Hamish means Supplanter (Scottish origin).
Which name is older, Ewan or Hamish?
In US records, Ewan first appears in 1972 and Hamish in 1981, so Ewan has the longer recorded history.