Paul vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Paul Rank #264

Hank Rank #425

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Paul or Hank more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Paul and Hank mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Paul and Hank boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.