Hal vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

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Hal Rank #3,485

Erickson Rank #3,351

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Erickson more popular?

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Erickson mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hal and Erickson boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.