Hank vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Hank Rank #425

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Killian mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hank and Killian boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.