Hank vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Hank Rank #425

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Edward mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Hank and Edward boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.