Hannibal
Hannibal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhænɪbəl/
Meaning and origin of Hannibal
- A male given name from Punic of mostly historical use. Most notably borne by the Carthaginian general Hannibal, son of Hamilcar.
Etymology
From Latin Hannibal, a rendering of Punic 𐤇𐤍𐤁𐤏𐤋 (ḥnbʿl /ḥannībaʿl/, “May the Lord (Baal) grace me”).
How popular is Hannibal?
Since 1880, 784 boys in the U.S. have been named Hannibal. Its highest rank for boys was #1004 in 1885. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hannibal FAQ
What does the name Hannibal mean?
A male given name from Punic of mostly historical use. Most notably borne by the Carthaginian general Hannibal, son of Hamilcar. From Latin Hannibal, a rendering of Punic 𐤇𐤍𐤁𐤏𐤋 (ḥnbʿl /ḥannībaʿl/, “May the Lord (Baal) grace me”).
What is the origin of the name Hannibal?
Hannibal is listed as a name of Punic origin.
How popular is the name Hannibal?
Since 1880, 784 boys in the U.S. have been named Hannibal. Its highest rank for boys was #1004 in 1885. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hannibal a boy or girl name?
Hannibal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 784 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.