Hal vs Nevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English

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Hal Rank #3,485

Nevin Rank #3,361

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Nevin more popular?

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Nevin mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hal and Nevin boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.