74%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. HAYL [key·IPA] Meaning & History From a surname that was derived from a place name meaning "nook, retreat" from Old English healh. Related Names Same SpellingHale 1User SubmissionHale PopularityDetails Last ranked #900 in 1896 United States People think this name isRate·Details natural wholesome strong strange simple serious nerdy Categories English adjectives, health, place names, strength, surnames, word names