Hal vs Zac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,385 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hal Rank #3,485

Zac Rank #3,385

Zac is more popular, ranked #3385 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Zac more popular?

Zac is more popular, ranked #3385 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Zac mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hal and Zac boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Zac is primarily a boy name.