Hansen vs Layden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hansen Rank #3,360

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Is Hansen or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Layden mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Hansen and Layden boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.