Hal vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

African American American

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Hal Rank #3,485

Ivory Rank #3,444

Ivory is more popular, ranked #3444 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Ivory more popular?

Ivory is more popular, ranked #3444 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Ivory mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin).

Are Hal and Ivory boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Ivory is primarily a boy name.