Reed vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

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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Reed Rank #422

Hank Rank #425

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Reed or Hank more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Reed and Hank mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Reed and Hank boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.