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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ruler of the home (via Henry)
- Origin
- Germanic (via Henry); archaically a form of John
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HANK
Hank is a boy's name with a bold, trailblazing style, and it's a classic choice. It's traditionally a nickname form of Henry, carrying Henry's Germanic meaning of "ruler of the home," and was also historically used as an old-fashioned nickname for John. It's pronounced simply, HANK (IPA /ˈhæŋ/).
Meaning & Origin of Hank
Meaning: Ruler of the home (via Henry).
Origin: Germanic (via Henry); archaically a form of John.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hank
HANKIPA /ˈhæŋk/
Popularity of Hank
SSA records for Hank stretch back to 1908, and by 2024 the name reached its highest point yet at #425, given to 739 baby boys that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Hank mean?
Ruler of the home (via Henry). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hank?
Hank is pronounced HANK (IPA: /ˈhæŋk/).
Is Hank a popular name right now?
Hank is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #425 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1908–2024.)
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