Hal vs Hawkins

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hawkin, son of the little hawk"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Hal Rank #3,485

Hawkins Rank #3,341

Hawkins is more popular, ranked #3341 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Hawkins more popular?

Hawkins is more popular, ranked #3341 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Hawkins mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Hawkins means "son of Hawkin, son of the little hawk" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Hal and Hawkins boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Hawkins is primarily a boy name.