Lane vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lane

Boy #261 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow road, path"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Lane Rank #261

Hank Rank #425

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Lane or Hank more popular?

Lane is more popular, ranked #261 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Lane and Hank mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Lane and Hank boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.