What does Hancock mean?

Hancock as a boys' name is of Old English origin. May possibly relate to poultry. Bostonian patriot John Hancock was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence. His name is now used for a huge insurance conglomerate and an ultra-modern glass building in downtown Boston.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Han-, -ock

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, modern

Variations

VARIANT Handcock

How popular is Hancock?

Hancock is an uncommonly occurring given name for men but a very prominent last name for all people (#625 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Bannock, Caddock, Darrock, Enock, Garnock, Hacon, Hanford, Hank▲, Hanno, Hannoch, Hanoch, Hanok, Hanson, Harwyck (see Hardwick), Havelock, Maddock, Madock and Yannick. These names tend to be more frequently used than Hancock.