The nameHillel
Hillel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew Hillel, "praise".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Hillel is the name of a great Jewish sage of antiquity; in France it has been given in small numbers since the late 1970s.
Popularity of the name Hillel
Hillel in France
2628thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (25 births)
510babies named Hillel in France since 1900
Hillel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 145 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Hillel. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Hillel in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hillel mean?
From the Hebrew Hillel, "praise".
What is the origin of the name Hillel?
Hebrew.
Is Hillel a girl's or a boy's name?
Hillel is a boy's name.