Hanson

Scandinavian

"son of Hans"

Hanson Origin and Meaning

The name Hanson is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "son of Hans".

More familiar and melodic to the American ear than either Hans or Hansen, and some might attach it to the three-brother pop-rock band called Hanson.

Hanson Rank in US Top 1000

# 957 in the US

Hanson Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2542 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Hanson

• 1377 Nameberry 2019

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Famous People Named Hanson

• Hanson Tamba Boakai Guinea,born Canadian soccer player
• Hanson ring name of Todd Smith, American pro wrestler
• Hanson American band consisting of Isaac, Taylor, Zac and Josh Hanson

The name Hanson in Pop Culture

• Hanson Alister main character in the Seven Realms Series by Cinda Williams Chima
• The Hanson Brothers (Jack Steve, and Jeff), from 1977 movie Slap Shot
• Jeep Hanson character from movie "Legion"
• Lars Hanson character from the “Little House on the Prairie” TV series