Hank vs Bryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Hank Rank #425

Bryan Rank #306

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Bryan more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Bryan mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Hank and Bryan boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.