Hank vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Hank Rank #425

Seth Rank #559

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Hank or Seth more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Hank and Seth mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Hank and Seth boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.