Hal vs Welles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

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Hal Rank #3,485

Welles Rank #3,522

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Hal or Welles more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Hal and Welles mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Hal and Welles boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.