Hank vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Hank Rank #425

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Augustus mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Hank and Augustus boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.