Hank vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Hank Rank #425

Kyle Rank #440

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Hank or Kyle more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Hank and Kyle mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Hank and Kyle boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.