Hank vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Hank Rank #425

Colby Rank #582

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Hank or Colby more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Hank and Colby mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hank and Colby boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.