Hank vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Hank Rank #425

Edgar Rank #460

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Hank or Edgar more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Hank and Edgar mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Hank and Edgar boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.