Hanson vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

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Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

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Hanson Rank #2,840

Bray Rank #2,828

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Hanson or Bray more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Bray mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin).

Are Hanson and Bray boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Bray is primarily a boy name.