Preston vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

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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Preston Rank #330

Hank Rank #425

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Preston or Hank more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Preston and Hank mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Preston and Hank boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.