Hakan vs Ymir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakan

Boy #5,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Turkic (Kagan)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Swedish Norwegian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,698
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hak

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ymir

Boy #5,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the loud one, the screamer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,866
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hakan Rank #5,698
Ymir Rank #5,866

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 vs #5866 for Ymir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hakan ___

  • Hakan Ali
  • Hakan Yusuf
  • Hakan Erik
  • Hakan Lars
  • Hakan Kai
  • Hakan James

Ymir ___

  • Ymir Erik
  • Ymir Thor
  • Ymir Axel
  • Ymir Bjorn
  • Ymir Leif
  • Ymir Ragnar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hakan

Kemal Tarkan Leila Ayla Erik

If you choose Ymir

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakan or Ymir more popular?

Hakan is more popular, ranked #5698 compared to Ymir at #5866 in the United States.

What do Hakan and Ymir mean?

Hakan means "emperor, supreme ruler" (Turkic (Kagan) origin). Ymir means "the loud one, the screamer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hakan and Ymir boy or girl names?

Hakan is primarily a boy name. Ymir is primarily a boy name.

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