Hank vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hank Rank #425

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Wells mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Hank and Wells boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.