Hank vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Hank Rank #425

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Avery mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Hank and Avery boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.