Hansen vs Walden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Hansen Rank #3,360

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Is Hansen or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Walden mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Hansen and Walden boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.