Hank vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Hank Rank #425

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Briggs mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Hank and Briggs boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.