Malcolm vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Hank Rank #425

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Malcolm or Hank more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Hank mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcolm and Hank boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.