Bruce vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Bruce Rank #540

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Hank mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Bruce and Hank boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.