Hal vs Nicodemus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,331 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hal Rank #3,485

Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Nicodemus is more popular, ranked #3331 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Nicodemus more popular?

Nicodemus is more popular, ranked #3331 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Nicodemus mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hal and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.