Zay vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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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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Zay Rank #2,854

Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Zay or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Zay and Hanson mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Zay and Hanson boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.