Hank
Meaning
"ruler of the home"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #425
- Total SSA Count
- 739
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ruler of the home"
Origin: Germanic
"royal son; prince"
Origin: Latin
Prince is more popular, ranked #404 vs #425 for Hank.
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Prince is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.
Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).
Hank is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.