Jay vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Jay Rank #397

Hank Rank #425

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Jay or Hank more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Jay and Hank mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Jay and Hank boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.