Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Hal Updated November 5, 2025 by Jennifer M. Hal Gender: Male Origin: English Meaning: Army Ruler ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Hal? The name Hal is primarily a male name of English origin that means Army Ruler. Diminutive form of HaroldPeople who like the name Hal also like: Henry, Samuel, Isaac, Felix, Oliver, Arthur, Silas, Stella, Hazel, Aurora, Violet, Beatrice, Cora, Iris Names like Hal: Hilal, Hilol, Hillela, Hywel, Hall, Hailey, Hila, Hale, Halle, Huela, Helia, Hali, Haley, Halia, Holloway, Haile, Hill, Howell, Helio, Hallie, Holly, Hillel, Hayley, Haylia, Halleli, Holle, Hala, Hull, Helah, Halo Stats for the Name Hal Hal is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Hal is currently not ranked in U.S. births