Hamish Keough

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Hamish Keough — supplanter
180K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Hamish Keough is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Hamish is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Scottish Gaelic vocative form of Seumas (James), from Hebrew Ya'akov. Distinctively Scottish, heard in the Highlands for centuries. The surname Keough: Keough is a surname from Ireland. Notable with the name include: Donald Keough (1926–2015), American business manager Francis Patrick Keough (1890–1961), American religious leader Harry Keough (1927–2012), American soccer player Jake Keough (born 1987), American cyclist Jeana Keough (born 1955), American model and actress Joe Keough (1946–2019), American baseball right fielder Klancie Keough (born 1982), Australian musician Lavina Keough (born [?]), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Luke Keough (born 1991), American cyclist Mark Keough (born 1953), American religious leade. Hamish is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 180K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Hamish reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Hamish

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

Scottish Gaelic vocative form of Seumas (James), from Hebrew Ya'akov. Distinctively Scottish, heard in the Highlands for centuries.

Surname: Keough

English

Keough is a surname from Ireland. Notable with the name include: Donald Keough (1926–2015), American business manager Francis Patrick Keough (1890–1961), American religious leader Harry Keough (1927–2012), American soccer player Jake Keough (born 1987), American cyclist Jeana Keough (born 1955), American model and actress Joe Keough (1946–2019), American baseball right fielder Klancie Keough (born 1982), Australian musician Lavina Keough (born [?]), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Luke Keough (born 1991), American cyclist Mark Keough (born 1953), American religious leade.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Hamish is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 82%
Australia 12%
New Zealand 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Hamish by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Hamish has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • James
  • Jamie
  • Seamus
  • Giacomo

Notable People Named Hamish Keough

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Hamish Keough:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Hamish?
The first name Hamish originates from Hebrew. Scottish Gaelic vocative form of Seumas (James), from Hebrew Ya'akov. Distinctively Scottish, heard in the Highlands for centuries.
When was Hamish most popular?
The name Hamish reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Keough?
The surname Keough originates from English. Keough is a surname from Ireland. Notable with the name include: Donald Keough (1926–2015), American business manager Francis Patrick Keough (1890–1961), American religious leader Harry Keough (1927–2012), American soccer player Jake Keough (born 1987), American cyclist Jeana Keough (born 1955), American model and actress Joe Keough (1946–2019), American baseball right fielder Klancie Keough (born 1982), Australian musician Lavina Keough (born [?]), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Luke Keough (born 1991), American cyclist Mark Keough (born 1953), American religious leade.
What are the origins of the name Hamish Keough?
The name Hamish Keough combines two different traditions: the first name Hamish has Hebrew roots, while the surname Keough originates from English.
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