Hannibal: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Hannibal – Meaning: grace of Baal (Baal meaning 'lord') – Origin: Punic (Phoenician) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HAN-ih-bul


Hannibal is a Punic (Phoenician) boy's name meaning “grace of Baal (Baal meaning 'lord')”.

Meaning & Origin of Hannibal

Meaning: Grace of Baal (Baal meaning 'lord').

Origin: Punic (Phoenician).

How to Pronounce Hannibal

Phonetic: HAN-ih-bul   IPA: /ˈhænɪbəl/

Popularity of Hannibal

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1885–2024.

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