Hank

Male

Meaning

Ruler Of The Home

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/hæŋk/

Traits associated with the name Hank:

Dogs named Hank tend to be loving, strong-willed, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Hank?

Naming your dog Hank suggests that you have a fondness for traditional, classic names. It may also suggest that you have a strong sense of loyalty and a desire for stability.

Is Hank a good dog name?

Hank is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Hank isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Hank is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hank was, in the past month, the 984th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hank is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Hank was viewed 108 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Hank's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Hank is most adored in Ohio, Kentucky and Arkansas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Maine and Maryland.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hank.

Most popular breeds named Hank:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Golden Retriever
  4. Beagle
  5. Dachshund

Famous dogs named Hank:

  • literature icon A dog named Hank was a character in the book Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson.
  • comics icon A corgi named Hank appeared in the comic book Astro City by Kurt Busiek and Mike Norton.
  • film icon A great dane named Hank played a role in the movie The Truth About Cats & Dogs.

Hank is found in these categories:

movie dog names
movie

He's named after a charismatic canine star from Hollywood.

famous dog names
famous

Popularized by canine characters in TV shows and literature.

country dog names
country

Famous musicians like Williams and Snow popularized it in rural, southern music culture.

Dog names like Hank:

The son of zeus and the king of the gods in greek mythology.
Free, liberal, generous
Short form of Huckleberry
Max
Greatest
Land Of Heather And Grass
Bright In Mind And Spirit
Hank dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Just a Person (Jakarta, Indonesia)
I think Hank suits Bulldogs and Pit Bulls. Their faces just look like Hanks.
July 06, 2022

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Anncarrollbailey@gmail com (England, United Kingdom)
I think the name Hank is very sweet .and really suits a dog. My dog has just been christened Hank he loves his name .
December 30, 2021

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