Pierce vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Pierce Rank #541

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Hank mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Pierce and Hank boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.