Eric vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Eric Rank #252

Hank Rank #425

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Eric or Hank more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Eric and Hank mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Eric and Hank boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.