Hank vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Hank Rank #425

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and King mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Hank and King boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.