Hank vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Hank Rank #425

Ariel Rank #512

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Hank or Ariel more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Hank and Ariel mean?

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

Are Hank and Ariel boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.