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Hannibal
“Baal is gracious.” — Ancient Near Eastern
BoyAncient Near Eastern3 syllables
About Hannibal
Hannibal appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Hannibal has Ancient Near Eastern origin. The name is commonly interpreted as "grace of Ba'al."
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginAncient Near Eastern
PronunciationHannibal
Syllables3
Nicknames for Hannibal
HannHannieHannyHanHanie
Popularity in the U.S.
Hannibal is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
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Middle Name Ideas
- Hannibal James
- Hannibal Alexander
- Hannibal Reid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hannibal mean?
Hannibal is commonly linked to the meaning Baal is gracious. and is associated with Ancient Near Eastern roots.
Is Hannibal a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Hannibal is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Hannibal pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Hannibal.
What are common nicknames for Hannibal?
Popular nicknames include Hann, Hannie, Hanny, Han, Hanie.