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Hanson vs Jansen

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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Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hanson Rank #2,840
Jansen Rank #2,836

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanson or Jansen more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Jansen mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Hanson and Jansen boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.

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