Penn vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old 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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Penn Rank #2,952

Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Penn or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Hanson mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Penn and Hanson boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.