| Meaning | praise, he who praised |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hil-lel |
About Hillel
Hillel offers a name steeped in scholarly tradition and intellectual heritage, perfect for families who value wisdom and learning. The doubled consonant in the middle gives the name a rhythmic quality that makes it both distinctive and pleasant to the ear. This name carries centuries of history while remaining relatively uncommon, ensuring your son won't be one of several in his class. The strong initial sound commands attention, while the softer ending creates balance. Boys named Hillel often grow into the name's dignified associations, though it remains approachable and friendly in everyday use. Parents choosing Hillel typically appreciate names that carry substance and depth rather than fleeting popularity. The name works internationally while maintaining clear cultural roots, offering both specificity and universality. Its two syllables make it straightforward without being simplistic.
Variations of Name Hillel
| Hilel |
| Hillell |
| Hilleal |
| Hilleil |
| Hilal |
| Hillal |
Nicknames for Hillel
| Hill |
| Hilly |
| Lel |
| Lelly |
| Hillie |
Famous People Named Hillel
| Hillel the Elder | Jewish sage |
| Hillel Slovak | musician, Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist |
| Hillel Neuer | human rights advocate |
| Hillel Furstenberg | mathematician |
| Hillel Oppenheimer | Israeli politician |
| Hillel Zlatopolsky | Yiddish writer |
| Hillel Kook | Zionist activist |
| Hillel Black | Rabbi and scholar |
| Hillel Raveh | Israeli jurist |
| Hillel Son of Gamaliel II | Talmudic sage |
| Hillel Weiss | Jewish rabbi |
| Hillel Barak | Israeli artist |
| Hillel Bardin | entrepreneur |
| Hillel Singson | Filipino businessman |
| Hillel Schwartz | historian |
| Hillel House | musician |
| Hillel Dayan | Israeli footballer |
| Hillel Schenker | journalist |
| Hillel Storch | architect |
| Hillel Manzi | Israeli basketball player |
Characters Named Hillel
| Hillel Potok | character from Chaim Potok's novels |
| Hillel Totter | character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's stories |
| Hillel Traven | character in Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game" series |
| Hillel Stern | character in Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series |
| Hillel the Younger | character in Guy Gavriel Kay's "The Sarantine Mosaic" series |
| Hillel O'Hara | character in J.D. Salinger's short story "Down at the Dinghy" |
| Hillel Maroubian | character in Douglas Adams' "The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul" |
| Hillel Strauss | character in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" |
| Hillel Fenner | character in Patricia Cornwell's "Scarpetta" series |
| Hillel Norcross | character in John Grisham's "The Testament" |
| Hillel Took | character in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium |
| Hillel Fosyth | character in Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Dispossessed" |
| Hillel Woad | character in Garth Nix's "Old Kingdom" series |
| Hillel Kraye | character in Frank Herbert's "Dune" series |
| Hillel Belmont | character in Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" |
| Hillel Ardos | character in Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series |
| Hillel Quinby | character in Tad Williams' "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn" series |
| Hillel Parr | character in James S.A. Corey's "The Expanse" series |
| Hillel Corbeau | character in Robin Hobb's "The Farseer Trilogy" |
| Hillel Zenith | character in China Miéville's "Bas-Lag" novels |