Seth vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Seth Rank #559

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Hank mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Hank boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.