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Hill

"Dweller on the hill or elevated land"

HIL

Origin

English (Germanic)

Syllables

Zodiac

Capricorn

Trend

Declining

At a glance

Hill is a name often given to boys. Ranked #11402 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a English (Germanic) origin and traditionally means "Dweller on the hill or elevated land". It has 1 syllable.

The Story of Hill

Hill derives from the English topographic surname meaning a raised area of land. It has seen limited use as a first name in recent decades. The name suggests a steadfast, practical, and resilient personality.

Popularity

Currently ranked #11402 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #11402. Changed -2186 positions from last year.

Numerology Profile

4Life Path

Builds solid foundations.

9Soul Urge

Humanitarian at heart.

5Personality

Seeks freedom.

4Expression

Practical builder.

Zodiac & Astrology

Capricorn

Earth

Ruled by Saturn

Embodies steadfast elevation.

Strengths

Disciplined

Ambitious

Compatible Signs

Taurus

Virgo

Lucky Numbers

Lucky Colors

Brown

Green

Best Career Paths

Engineer

Leader

Name Energy & Vibe

Solid and enduring presence.

Color Aura

Earth Brown

Element

Earth

Season

Autumn

Gemstone

Onyx

Spirit Animal

Mountain Goat

Power Word

Stability

Energy Type

Earth × Autumn

Personality & Traits

Reliable

Always dependable.

Grounded

Stays practical.

Strong

Shows quiet resilience.

Famous People Named Hill

Hill Harper

Actor known for CSI: NY.

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Hill in Pop Culture

Hill

King of the Hill

International Variations

HilleGerman

CollinaItalian

Hill in Different Scripts

Хилл

Cyrillic

ヒル

Japanese (Katakana)

Nicknames & Short Forms

Hilly

Middle Name Suggestions

Beautiful middle name pairings with Hill:

Hill James

Hill Thomas

Hill Reed

Hill Blake

Hill Cole

Hill Grant

Similar Sounding Names

Fun Facts & Trivia

Nature surname name.

Short and strong.

Name Compatibility

Names that pair beautifully with Hill as partners:

Hill&Ava

Hill&Emma

Hill&Liam

Hill&Owen

Sibling Name Suggestions

Names that pair beautifully with Hill:

Reed

Brooks

Clay

Stone

River

Forest

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Pronunciation

HIL

Quick Facts

First LetterH

Genderboy

Syllables1

OriginEnglish (Germanic)

Rank#11402

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This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.