Hank vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Hank Rank #425

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Walter mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Hank and Walter boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.