Erik vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Erik Rank #477

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Hank mean?

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

Are Erik and Hank boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.