Hamze

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAM-zeh /ˈhɑm.zɛ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Hamza, from the Arabic, 'lion; strong; steadfast'; the name of a heroic uncle of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored bearerLow

In 30 seconds: Lion; strong and steadfast: Hamze is a form of Hamza. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'HAM-zeh'). We note the honored bearer.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form of Hamza, from the Arabic, 'lion; strong; steadfast'; the name of a heroic uncle of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored bearer

U.S. rank (2024)#10226 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hamze is a form of Hamza, from the Arabic, 'lion; strong; steadfast'; the name of a heroic uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (we note the honored bearer). A bold name (said 'HAM-zeh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, lion at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Hamze is a form of Hamza, 'lion; strong; steadfast' in Arabic — the name of a heroic uncle of the Prophet Muhammad — a bold, storied name (we note the honored bearer; said 'HAM-zeh').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Hamze — Arabic; form of Hamza; lion

Variations

HamzaHamzah

Nicknames

Hami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamze mean?

Hamze is a form of Hamza, Arabic for 'lion; strong; steadfast'; the name of an uncle of the Prophet. We note the honored bearer.

How do you pronounce Hamze?

It's said HAM-zeh /ˈhɑm.zɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hamze a boy or girl name?

Hamze is a boy's name.

How popular is Hamze?

Hamze is a very rare name in the U.S.