Hal vs Drayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

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Hal Rank #3,485

Drayton Rank #3,339

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Drayton more popular?

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Drayton mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin).

Are Hal and Drayton boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Drayton is primarily a boy name.