Hanson vs Oakes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

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Boy #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

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Hanson Rank #2,840

Oakes Rank #3,027

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Hanson or Oakes more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Oakes mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Hanson and Oakes boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.