Hank vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Hank Rank #425

Sean Rank #437

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Hank or Sean more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Hank and Sean mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Hank and Sean boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.