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Hesham

♂ Boy

Pronounced hee-SHAHM /hiˈʃɑm/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Hisham — from the Arabic, 'generous; one who breaks/crushes bread to feed the needy and pilgrims'Low

In 30 seconds: Generous; one who breaks bread for the needy: Hesham spells Hisham. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hee-SHAHM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Hisham — from the Arabic, 'generous; one who breaks/crushes bread to feed the needy and pilgrims'
U.S. rank (2024)#7928 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 416

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019732024

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

Hesham is a spelling of Hisham — from the Arabic, 'generous; one who breaks/crushes bread to feed the needy and pilgrims'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'hee-SHAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare in this form, generosity at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Hisham means 'generous; one who breaks bread to feed the needy and pilgrims' in Arabic — Hesham is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'hee-SHAHM').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Hisham — Arabic etymology

Variations

HishamHichamHesam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hesham mean?

Hesham spells Hisham — Arabic 'generous; one who breaks bread for the needy'.

How do you pronounce Hesham?

It's said hee-SHAHM /hiˈʃɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hesham a boy or girl name?

Hesham is a boy's name.

How popular is Hesham?

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

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