Hasan
Meaninghandsome, good · Arabic
Hasan is an Arabic boy name meaning “handsome, good”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Hasan has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- GenerationHasan peaked in 1978, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Hasan you'd meet today is about 47 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hasans too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hasan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 9,285 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHasan first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Hasans? Head to Illinois, where it's the #513 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Hasan
Hasan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “handsome, good”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Hasan
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hasan
What does the name Hasan mean?
Hasan means “handsome, good” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Beau (“handsome”), Kenneth (“handsome”), Hassan (“handsome, good”) and Bellamy (“handsome friend”).
What is the origin of the name Hasan?
Hasan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Hasan a boy or girl name?
Hasan is a boy name. In 2025, 184 US boys were named Hasan.
How popular is the name Hasan?
Hasan ranked #1,145 for US boys in 2025, given to 184 babies. Its best year was 1978, when it reached #950. Over the last five years it has climbed 152 places.
What names are similar to Hasan?
If you like Hasan, you might also like Hassan, Beau, Kenneth and Bellamy. Hassan is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hasan?
Hasan is an Arabic boy name meaning “handsome, good”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.