Roy vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Roy Rank #542

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Hank mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Hank boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.