What does the name Hal mean?

The name Hal means "Home ruler".

What is the origin of the name Hal?

Hal is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 33 babies were named Hal in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Hal is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 33 ↗

All-Time Total: 16,128

Peak Year: 1956

Hal is a short form of the name Henry, which is of Germanic origin. It means "ruler of the household" or "estate ruler."

Boy names closely related to Hal

Maison Ira Lemuel Nigel Solomon Harris Wilson Kingsley

Girl names closely related to Hal

Nilah Sybil Talisha Keyana Millicent Chynna Adia Frances

Names with similar meaning to Hal

America Americo Enrico Enrique Enriqueta Etta Hallie Harriet

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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