Hakan vs Ayhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakan

Boy #5,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Turkic (Kagan)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Swedish Norwegian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,698
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ayhan

Boy #5,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlit ruler, bright as the moon"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,620
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hakan Rank #5,698
Ayhan Rank #5,620

Ayhan is more popular, ranked #5620 vs #5698 for Hakan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakan or Ayhan more popular?

Ayhan is more popular, ranked #5620 compared to Hakan at #5698 in the United States.

What do Hakan and Ayhan mean?

Hakan means "emperor, supreme ruler" (Turkic (Kagan) origin). Ayhan means "moonlit ruler, bright as the moon" (Turkish origin).

Are Hakan and Ayhan boy or girl names?

Hakan is primarily a boy name. Ayhan is primarily a boy name.

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