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Hanson vs Kory

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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Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hanson Rank #2,840
Kory Rank #2,981

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2981 for Kory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanson or Kory more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Kory mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hanson and Kory boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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