Hall

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAWL /ˈhɔːl/High

Meaning: From the English surname Hall, an occupational/locational name for someone who lived or worked at a hall or manor house. Carried into modern first-name use as a short, sturdy surname pick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A short, sturdy surname-name: Hall meant 'dweller by the hall or manor' (said 'HAWL').

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MeaningFrom the English surname Hall, an occupational/locational name for someone who lived or worked at a hall or manor house. Carried into modern first-name use as a short, sturdy surname pick.

U.S. rank (2024)#11374 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 870

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hall is an English surname, borne by those who dwelt at or served a hall or manor house, now carried into given-name use. It reads as a trim, understated surname pick (said 'HAWL').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and surname-style.

Did you know? Hall began as an English surname for someone who lived or worked at a great hall or manor. Clean and one-beat, it makes a crisp modern first name, said 'HAWL.'

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Hall — English surname; 'dweller by the hall/manor'

Variations

HalleHaul

Nicknames

HallyH

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hall mean?

Hall is an English surname meaning 'dweller by the hall or manor,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Hall?

It's said HAWL /ˈhɔːl/ — one syllable.

Is Hall a boy or girl name?

Hall is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hall?

Hall is a rare given name in the U.S.