Hank

Meaning of Hank

Hank is a short form of Henry, which means "ruler of the home" or "power of the home."

Hank has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hank

Hank is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #413 in 2025 from #806 in 2010.

Notable people named Hank

• Hank Aaron
  Legendary baseball home run king
• Hank Williams
  Iconic country music singer
• Hank Azaria
  Actor, voice of Simpsons characters
• Hank Paulson
  Former U.S. Treasury Secretary
• Hank Green
  Vlogger, science communicator, author

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Questions about the name Hank

What does the name Hank mean?

Hank means hank is a short form of henry, which means "ruler of the home" or "power of the home.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Hank a boy's or a girl's name?

Hank is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hank?

In 2025, Hank ranked #413 for boys, up from #425 the year before.

When was Hank most popular?

Hank peaked at #413 in 2025.