Hank vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Hank Rank #425

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Edwin mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Hank and Edwin boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.