Hank vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Hank Rank #425

Roy Rank #542

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Hank or Roy more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Hank and Roy mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hank and Roy boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.