Hal vs Peregrine

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 #3,329 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"pilgrim, traveler, wanderer"

Origin: Latin

English European Christian

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Hal Rank #3,485

Peregrine Rank #3,329

Peregrine is more popular, ranked #3329 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Peregrine more popular?

Peregrine is more popular, ranked #3329 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Peregrine mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Peregrine means "pilgrim, traveler, wanderer" (Latin origin).

Are Hal and Peregrine boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Peregrine is primarily a boy name.