Hank vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Hank Rank #425

Samson Rank #523

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Hank or Samson more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Hank and Samson mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hank and Samson boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.