Hank vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Hank Rank #425

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Eric mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hank and Eric boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.