Hank vs Gunner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Hank Rank #425

Gunner Rank #520

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #520 for Gunner.

Is Hank or Gunner more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Hank and Gunner mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hank and Gunner boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.