Hank vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Hank Rank #425

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Riley mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Hank and Riley boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.