What is the origin of the name Hawk?

Hawk is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Hawk?

Hawk is currently ranked #3343 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Hawk

HAWK

Popularity

#3343

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

970

Peak Year

#87 in 2017

First Recorded

1982

Style

Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Hawk is an English name, a descriptive surname based on the bird of prey.

Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Personality Traits

observantstrongindependentprotective

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