Hank vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Hank Rank #425

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Simon mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hank and Simon boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.