Hanson vs Hamilton

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 #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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Hanson Rank #2,840

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Hanson or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Hamilton mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Hanson and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.