Frank vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Frank Rank #469

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Frank or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Frank and Hank mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Frank and Hank boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.