Hal
Hal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /hรฆl/ ยท /hษl/
Meaning and origin of Hal
- A diminutive of the male given names Henry, Harold and Harry.
Etymology
A diminutive lambdacism of Harry (compare Sally from Sarah and Moll from Mary).
How popular is Hal?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 16,784 boys in the U.S. have been named Hal (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4526 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1956. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Hal
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Hal FAQ
What does the name Hal mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Henry, Harold and Harry. A diminutive lambdacism of Harry (compare Sally from Sarah and Moll from Mary).
How popular is the name Hal?
Since 1880, 12 girls and 16,784 boys in the U.S. have been named Hal (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4526 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1956. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hal a boy or girl name?
Hal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 12 girls and 16,784 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.