Boy Name
Hill
Hill means “Battle”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Hill is a boy baby name, meaning "Battle". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Hill often also consider Hall.
Hill meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Battle
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hill as H·I·L·L, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hill is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hill variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hilla, Hille, Hilly.
- Nicknames: Hill works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Hill with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Hill middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hall, Howell, Hale, Holly, Holli — full picks on the sibling names for Hill guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hill? Browse our names like Hill guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hill
What does the name Hill mean?
Hill means "Battle". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Hill is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Hill?
The exact origin of Hill is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Hill?
Hill has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hill a boy's or girl's name?
Hill is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Hill in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hill sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hill?
Names that share Hill's sound and style include Hall, Howell, Hale, Holly, Holli.
What middle names pair well with Hill?
Good middle-name fits for Hill pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hill is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hill is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hill?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hill share its rhythm without rhyming — Hall, Howell, Hale all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.