Hank vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Hank Rank #425

Drew Rank #543

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Hank or Drew more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Hank and Drew mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Hank and Drew boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.