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Hasan
BoyArabic· “good, handsome”
- Meaning
- good, handsome
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- HAH-sun
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,147
- US babies 2025
- 184
- Best rank
- #952 (1978)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Hasan
Hasan is an Arabic name that means “good, handsome”.
Hasan is an Arabic name meaning "good" or "handsome," from a root associated with beauty and goodness. It holds special importance in Islamic tradition as the name of Hasan ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and elder brother of Husayn. The name is widespread across the Muslim world, from Turkey and Bosnia to Pakistan and Indonesia, with variants such as Hassan. Related names include Hasna and Ihsan. Hasan is short, classic and dignified, with a meaning that has stayed appealing across many cultures and centuries.
Other spellings with the same sound: Hazen.
Popularity over time
Hasan first appears in US Social Security records in 1958. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 1978. Its best national rank was #952 in 1978, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 184 were named Hasan. In 2025, 184 babies were named Hasan, and it ranked #1,147 nationally. That is 46% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,139 in 1980, #1,168 in 2000, #1,601 in 2010, and #1,147 in 2025. Of the 5,398 US boys named Hasan since records began, 24% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,104 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Archibald, Mattias, Viraj, Jahziel, and Lazarus.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Hasan ranked highest in Illinois, Virginia, and North Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #521 | 19 |
| Virginia | #697 | 10 |
| North Carolina | #734 | 12 |
| Maryland | #749 | 6 |
| New York | #812 | 17 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Hasan is usually pronounced HAH-sun, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with H and ends in “-an”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Hazen.
Middle names for Hasan
A few middle names that flow with Hasan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Hasan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hasan mean?
Hasan is an Arabic name that means “good, handsome”.
What is the origin of the name Hasan?
Hasan has Arabic roots. Hasan is an Arabic name meaning "good" or "handsome," from a root associated with beauty and goodness.
Is Hasan a popular name?
Not especially. Hasan ranked #1,147 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Hasan a boy or girl name?
Hasan is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Hasan?
Hasan is usually pronounced HAH-sun. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings