Hal vs Adams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

English American

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Hal Rank #3,485

Adams Rank #3,243

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Adams more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Adams mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin).

Are Hal and Adams boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Adams is primarily a boy name.