Jake vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Jake Rank #423

Hank Rank #425

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Jake or Hank more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Jake and Hank mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Jake and Hank boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.