Hank vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Hank Rank #425

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Malcolm mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Hank and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.