Brandon vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Brandon Rank #230

Hank Rank #425

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Brandon or Hank more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Hank mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Brandon and Hank boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.