| Meaning | son of Hans, son of John |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Han-son |
Distinguished with understated charm, Hanson brings together traditional sensibilities and modern accessibility. This name carries a sense of heritage without feeling antiquated, suggesting both rootedness and forward-thinking perspective. The strong consonants balanced with softer sounds create pleasant phonetic harmony that makes the name satisfying to speak and hear. Hanson evokes images of steadiness and reliability, qualities that never go out of style regardless of changing trends. It works particularly well for families appreciating names with surname origins, offering a contemporary approach to traditional naming conventions. The name maintains individuality while remaining familiar enough to avoid constant correction or confusion. Hanson adapts naturally to various contexts, from casual to professional, never feeling out of place. It pairs effectively with diverse middle and last names, providing flexibility in creating the ideal combination. Parents selecting Hanson often value names that convey character without requiring boldness, preferring subtle distinction over attention-seeking uniqueness. The name supports a wide range of personalities and paths, never prescribing but always complementing.
| Hans |
| Han |
| Son |
| Sonny |
| Hanson Wade | Businessman |
| Hanson Dyer | Artist |
| Hanson Carter | Politician |
| Hanson Ho | Entrepreneur |
| Hanson Scott Jardine | Explorer |
| Hanson Carlen | Author |
| Hanson Booth | Actor |
| Hanson Ellis | Athlete |
| Hanson Thomas | Musician |
| Hanson Nolan | Scientist |
| Hanson Roberts | Journalist |
| Hanson Foster | Philanthropist |
| Hanson Hartman | Historian |
| Hanson Porter | Educator |
| Hanson Manning | Chef |
| Hanson Oliver | Activist |
| Hanson Drake | Doctor |
| Hanson Park | Lawyer |
| Hanson Royce | Engineer |
| Hanson Reed | Designer |
| Hanson Smith | Character in a Novel |
| Hanson Brooks | Character in a TV Series |
| Hanson Young | Character in a Movie |
| Hanson Turner | Character in a Play |
| Hanson Wells | Character in a Video Game |
| Hanson Cooper | Character in a Fantasy Series |
| Hanson Morgan | Character in a Sci-Fi Novel |
| Hanson Foster | Character in a Mystery Story |
| Hanson King | Character in a Romance Novel |
| Hanson Davis | Character in an Adventure Series |
| Hanson Reed | Character in a Thriller |
| Hanson Knight | Character in a Historical Fiction |
| Hanson Blake | Character in a Crime Drama |
| Hanson Wood | Character in a Superhero Comic |
| Hanson Steele | Character in a Western |
| Hanson Grey | Character in a Fantasy Novel |
| Hanson Rivers | Character in a Spy Thriller |
| Hanson Archer | Character in a Graphic Novel |
| Hanson Stone | Character in a Horror Story |
| Hanson Martinez | Character in a Young Adult Book |