Hillel - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Hillel \hi(l)-lel\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "greatly praised". Sometimes used as homage to the first-century Jewish scholar Rabbi Hillel.

Baby names that sound like Hillel are Halliwell, Helliwell, Hallewell and Hallowell. Other similar baby names are Hiller, Hallen, Halley, Hallem, Halle, Heller, Hillery, Hill and Hillier.

Hillel is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Hillel. Click here to compare Hillel with related baby names.