Hank vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Hank Rank #425

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Blake mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Hank and Blake boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.