The baby name Hank is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hæŋk/ (HANK).
Hank is English in Origin.
The baby name Hank is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hæŋk/ (HANK).
Hank is English in Origin.
Hank is an English nickname-turned-given name, most commonly a diminutive of Henry. Henry descends from the Old High German Heimirich (heim “home, estate” + rīhhi “ruler, power”), yielding the meaning “home ruler.” The form Hank likely developed through medieval pet forms such as Hanke/Hankin for Henry, and its familiarity in North America was reinforced by the Dutch short form Henk (from Hendrik).
In the United States, Hank has appeared as an independent given name since the 19th century, long favored for its brisk, down-to-earth sound. Notable bearers include baseball legend Hank Aaron and country pioneer Hank Williams; pop culture adds figures like Hank Pym and Hank Hill. Variants and related forms span many languages: Henry, Harry, and Hal in English; Henk and Hendrik (Dutch); Henrik (Scandinavian); Heinrich (German); Henri (French); and Enrique (Spanish). The core meaning remains “ruler of the household.”
| Hank Azaria Hank Azaria is an American actor and producer best known for voicing many beloved characters on The Simpsons since 1989, including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Professor Frink. Born Henry Albert Azaria on April 25, 1964, he has also voiced characters like Comic Book Guy, Snake, and Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. | Hank Williams Jr. Hank Williams Jr. is an American country singer-songwriter and musician best known for carrying on the Williams family legacy with a rowdy Southern style of his own. Also known as Bocephus, he is known for songs like "Family Tradition," "A Country Boy Can Survive," and "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight." | Hank Snow Hank Snow was a Canadian country music star best known as a singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He recorded 140 albums and had more than 85 Billboard country hits between 1950 and 1980, including well-known songs like "I'm Movin' On," "The Golden Rocket," and "I Don't Hurt Anymore." |
| Hank Ballard Hank Ballard was an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the Midnighters and an early rock and roll pioneer. He helped shape the genre in the 1950s with hits like "Work with Me, Annie," "Annie Had a Baby," and "Annie's Aunt Fannie." | Hank Williams III Hank Williams III is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for his outlaw country music. He’s known for songs like "Mississippi Mud" and "Country Heroes," and he also played drums for the hardcore punk band Arson Anthem and bass for Superjoint Ritual. | Hank Worden Hank Worden was an American character actor best known for his memorable roles in Westerns, especially The Searchers and the TV series The Lone Ranger. Born Norton Earl Worden, he appeared in many cowboy films, including a dozen directed by John Ford. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank | Williams Jr. | Audrey Williams | record producer | ★★★★★ | Hank Williams | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2011 | #1 | — | 779 |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #25 | 3 | 897 |
| MO | 0 | #51 | 2 | 2,706 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #66 | 301 | 7,111 |
| TW | 0 | #77 | 24 | 4,523 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #81 | 6 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2016 | #191 | 2 | 1,526 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #228 | 95 | 9,639 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #230 | 5 | 5,842 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #268 | 39 | 2,588 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #284 | 6 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #289 | 5 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 3 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #299 | 7 | 6,530 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #334 | 7 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #377 | 739 | 7,044 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #394 | 5 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #401 | 8 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #473 | 15 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #480 | 48 | 12,905 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #489 | 17 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #523 | 3 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #557 | 9 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #618 | 5 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #622 | 4 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #676 | 22 | 17,960 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #692 | 9 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #693 | 5 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #702 | 13 | 4,183 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #761 | 192 | 5,873 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #860 | 19 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #877 | 10 | 15,035 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #894 | 59 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #899 | 22 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #914 | 17 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #936 | 16 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #941 | 42 | 16,355 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #945 | 11 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 7 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,072 | 40 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,121 | 58 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,158 | 19 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,249 | 6 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,416 | 56 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,603 | 12 | 28,008 |
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