Better is the Day of Death than the Day of Birth

[A] A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth - and Rabbi Chaim said that the intention is not that the day of death is better than the day of birth, but rather this connects to the beginning of the verse which states that a good name is good. It indicates that the name of the day of death is better than the name that was given to him on the day of birth. On a person's birthday, a specific name is given, and he is called by that name, such as Reuven, Shimon, etc. However, as he grows and becomes an elevation (iluy), he is no longer referred to by the name given on his birthday but rather is called by the name of his elevation. Subsequently, he may be referred to as the great one of the greats, etc., and they no longer mention the name given on his birthday. Instead, it is according to his growth in Torah and deeds throughout his years that determine his name. Therefore, it is said that the name of the day of death is better, for he is called according to his greatness in the end, rather than by the name he was given at birth.