Hanson vs Knight

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

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Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

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Hanson Rank #2,840

Knight Rank #2,701

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Hanson or Knight more popular?

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Knight mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin).

Are Hanson and Knight boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Knight is primarily a boy name.