Praise or greatly praised
Derived from the Hebrew root 'halal', meaning to praise. It is most famously associated with Hillel the Elder, a renowned Jewish sage and scholar whose teachings are foundational to the Mishnah and Talmud.
About 25 boys were named Hillel in 2025.
Famous Jewish religious leader and sage
Original guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Executive Director of UN Watch and human rights lawyer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
