Hank vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Hank Rank #425

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Paul mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Hank and Paul boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.