Hank vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Hank Rank #425

Major Rank #581

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #581 for Major.

Is Hank or Major more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Hank and Major mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Hank and Major boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.