Hal vs Arlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"barberry tree hill"

Origin: Old English

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Hal Rank #3,485

Arlow Rank #3,310

Arlow is more popular, ranked #3310 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Arlow more popular?

Arlow is more popular, ranked #3310 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Arlow mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Arlow means "barberry tree hill" (Old English origin).

Are Hal and Arlow boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Arlow is primarily a boy name.