Hank vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Hank Rank #425

Donovan Rank #505

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Hank or Donovan more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Hank and Donovan mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hank and Donovan boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.