What does Lachlan mean?
Lachlan means “from the land of lochs,” originally “Viking” or “from Norway.”
What does Hamish mean?
Hamish is the Scottish form of James, “supplanter.”
Lachlan vs Hamish
Which is more popular?
Lachlan is more popular than Hamish today: about 468 US babies were given the name Lachlan in 2025, compared with 14 named Hamish.
| Lachlan | Hamish | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | From the land of lochs | Supplanter |
| Origin | Scottish | Scottish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | LOK-lan | HAY-mish |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1952 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 2025 (468) | 2017 (25) |
| In 2025 | 468 | 14 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Lachlan
Hamish
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Lachlan | Hamish |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,249 | 105 |
| 2010s | 2,697 | 145 |
| 2000s | 920 | 92 |
| 1990s | 185 | 17 |
| 1980s | 31 | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 16 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lachlan or Hamish more popular?
Lachlan is more popular than Hamish today: about 468 US babies were given the name Lachlan in 2025, compared with 14 named Hamish.
What is the difference between Lachlan and Hamish?
Lachlan means From the land of lochs (Scottish origin), while Hamish means Supplanter (Scottish origin).
Which name is older, Lachlan or Hamish?
In US records, Lachlan first appears in 1952 and Hamish in 1981, so Lachlan has the longer recorded history.