Edward vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Edward Rank #228

Hank Rank #425

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Edward or Hank more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Edward and Hank mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Edward and Hank boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.