Hank

At a Glance: Name: Hank – Meaning: ruler of the home (via Henry) – Origin: Germanic (via Henry); archaically a form of John – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HANK

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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

Phonetic: HANK   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1908–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hank mean?

Ruler of the home (via henry). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hank)

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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