Hansen vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Danish Norwegian German American

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Hansen Rank #3,360

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Is Hansen or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Ken mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hansen and Ken boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.