Hansen vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansen

Boy #3,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,360
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Hans

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Popularity Comparison

Hansen Rank #3,360
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3360 for Hansen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hansen ___

  • Hansen James
  • Hansen Erik
  • Hansen Leif
  • Hansen Thomas
  • Hansen Cole
  • Hansen Reid

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hansen

Soren Ingrid Astrid Gunnar Freya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hansen or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hansen at #3360 in the United States.

What do Hansen and Theodore mean?

Hansen means "son of Hans" (Scandinavian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hansen and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hansen is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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