Hank vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Hank Rank #425

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Ellis mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Hank and Ellis boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.