Hank vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Hank Rank #425

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Jay mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Hank and Jay boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.