Hank vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Hank Rank #425

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Frederick mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hank and Frederick boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.