US Popularity:5963
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Praised
Hillel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning simply "praise." It pays homage to Hillel the Elder, a first-century Jewish faith leader. After founding a school of Tannaim, Hillel became a symbol of the pursuit of higher learning. He's also known for his many wise words, especially around peace, charity, and the expression, "A name gained is a name lost." With a name like Hillel, your little one will be both kind and clever. Their pals will be singing their praises from morning to night!

Hillel Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Hillel is currently #5963 in U.S. births
Boy:Hillel is currently #2032 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5963
in 2022
+ 402
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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