Hall

Meaning of Hall

Hall, a male given name tracing its etymology to Old English heall—originally a topographical or occupational surname indicating residence in or oversight of a great house—conveys a sense of architectural solidity and familial stewardship. Pronounced /hɑl/, it has maintained a consistently low profile in the United States, with Social Security Administration data revealing periodic upticks—such as thirty registrations and a rank of 529 in 1924—followed by a gradual descent to fewer than ten annual occurrences and positions around 918 to 920 in the most recent rankings (2023–2024). This sustained rarity aligns with an established Anglo-American pattern of repurposing venerable surnames as distinctive forenames, offering a concise, monosyllabic choice that marries technical precision with historical resonance.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as HAHL (/hɑl/)