Hank vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Hank Rank #425

Bo Rank #452

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Hank or Bo more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Hank and Bo mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hank and Bo boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.