Heston vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heston

Boy #2,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement in the brushwood"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Heston Rank #2,876

Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2876 for Heston.

Is Heston or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Heston at #2876 in the United States.

What do Heston and Hanson mean?

Heston means "settlement in the brushwood" (Old English origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Heston and Hanson boy or girl names?

Heston is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.