Hank
HANK
Popularity
#425
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
16,204
Peak Year
#739 in 2024
First Recorded
1908
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Henry, a Germanic name meaning "home ruler" or "powerful ruler of the home."
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Hank Aaron
Legendary American Major League Baseball outfielder
Hank Williams
Iconic American singer and songwriter
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Meaning
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