Hank vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Hank Rank #425

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Rory mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hank and Rory boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.