Hank vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Hank Rank #425

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Gavin mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Hank and Gavin boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.