Hanson vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Hanson Rank #2,840

Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Hanson or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Gareth mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Hanson and Gareth boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.