Hank vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Hank Rank #425

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Ari mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hank and Ari boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.