Hal vs Berkley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place of the birch trees"

Origin: Old English

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Hal Rank #3,485

Berkley Rank #3,328

Berkley is more popular, ranked #3328 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Berkley more popular?

Berkley is more popular, ranked #3328 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Berkley mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Berkley means "place of the birch trees" (Old English origin).

Are Hal and Berkley boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Berkley is primarily a boy name.