Hank vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hank Rank #425

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Jake mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hank and Jake boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.