What Does The Name Hank Mean?

Hank is the short form of the name "Hankin," which is the medieval form of John. This name is used as nick-name of Henry.  Hank in Old English is known as "estate ruler." The name is pronounced as "HANGK." It is an uncommon first name for a male but quite a famous surname. Hanks is a famous variant of Hank.

Tom Hanks is a reputed actor par excellence for his winning Oscars for his performances in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump. His other career high-points include Saving Private Ryan and the Toy Story Series. Hank Aaron, the famous baseball player is known as America's all-time home run leader. Hank Ketcham is another famous personality who has made a name for himself as a renowned cartoonist. His best work is the inimitable "Dennis the Menace."

Short answer here: To learn the meaning and history of a name, Google online.  There are several sites that I found recently that provide that information.