Hank vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Hank Rank #425

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Damien mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Hank and Damien boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.