Hank vs Brandon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Hank Rank #425

Brandon Rank #230

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Brandon more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Brandon mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Hank and Brandon boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.