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Hanson vs Asante

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,840
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hanson Rank #2,840
Asante Rank #2,805

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanson or Asante more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Asante mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin).

Are Hanson and Asante boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Asante is primarily a boy name.

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