The baby name Hilaire is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /i.lɛʁ/ (ee‑LAIR); English approximation: /hɪˈlɛər/ (hi‑LAIR).
The baby name Hilaire is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /i.lɛʁ/ (ee‑LAIR); English approximation: /hɪˈlɛər/ (hi‑LAIR).
Hilaire is in Origin.
Hilaire is the French form of Latin Hilarius, ultimately from Greek hilaros, meaning "cheerful, merry." Documented in Gaul from late antiquity, it gained currency through Saint Hilaire (Hilary) of Poitiers, a 4th-century bishop and Doctor of the Church, keeping the name in steady use through the Middle Ages and early modern France.
Variants and cognates include Hilarius (Latin), Hilary/Hillary (English), Hilarie (French feminine), Hilaria (Spanish), Ilario and Ilaria (Italian), Ilarion/Hilarion (Slavic and Greek forms), and Ilarie (Romanian). In French, Hilaire is primarily masculine, while English Hilary shifted from medieval male usage to a mainly female given name in the 20th century. Hilaire also survives as a surname, especially in France and the francophone Caribbean. Though uncommon today, the name carries a bright, uplifting meaning and a scholarly, antique aura. Usual pronunciations: French ee-LEHR; English hi-LAIR.
| Hilaire Belloc Hilaire Belloc was a French-born British writer and historian, best known for his satirical and humorous verse, including works like 'Cautionary Tales for Children'. He also served as a Member of Parliament for Salford from 1906 to 1910. His writing often explored themes of politics, religion, and history. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 0 | #11 | 2 | 399 | |
| HT | Girls | 0 | #22 | 2 | 950 |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #39 | 6 | 917 |
| CM | 0 | #52 | 5 | 2,592 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #190 | 624 | 12,054 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #246 | 4 | 5,568 |
| France | Girls | 1963 | #276 | 3 | 1,208 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #382 | 6 | 2,865 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #529 | 12 | 11,671 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #638 | 28 | 13,390 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #908 | 8 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,168 | 11 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,191 | 9 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Hilaire is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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