Hank vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Hank Rank #425

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Stephen mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Hank and Stephen boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.