Hanson vs Lio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,840
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hans, Han

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hanson Rank #2,840
Lio Rank #2,871

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2871 for Lio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hanson ___

  • Hanson James
  • Hanson Cole
  • Hanson Reid
  • Hanson William
  • Hanson Thomas
  • Hanson Edward

Lio ___

  • Lio James
  • Lio Alexander
  • Lio Finn
  • Lio Max
  • Lio Oliver
  • Lio Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Lio

Mia Zara Felix Hugo Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanson or Lio more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Lio at #2871 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Lio mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Lio means "lion" (Latin origin).

Are Hanson and Lio boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Lio is primarily a boy name.

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