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Hassan

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-SAHN /hæˈsɑːn/High

Meaning: From Arabic ḥasan (حسن), meaning 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beneficent.' A highly honored name in the Islamic world, borne by a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.High

In 30 seconds: Hassan is a distinguished Arabic name meaning 'handsome' or 'good.' Widely used across the Muslim world, it carries deep religious and historical significance as the name of the Prophet's grandson.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic ḥasan (حسن), meaning 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beneficent.' A highly honored name in the Islamic world, borne by a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
U.S. rank (2025)#626 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births447 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519232025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Hassan derives from the Arabic root ḥ-s-n (ح-س-ن), conveying beauty, goodness, and excellence. The name belongs to one of Islam's most sacred lineages: al-Hasan ibn Ali was the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in both Sunni and Shia traditions.

The name spread across the Arab world, Persia, and sub-Saharan Africa with the expansion of Islam. In the West it gained visibility through diaspora communities in the 20th century. Variant spellings include Hasan (common in Arabic and Urdu contexts) and Hassane in West Africa.

Did you know? Hassan ibn Ali, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson and a grandson of Islam, is so revered that Hassan consistently ranks among the most common names in Muslim-majority countries worldwide, from Morocco to Indonesia.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Hassan — etymology and variantsU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

HasanHassaneIhsan

Nicknames

HassHassy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Hassan II (1929–1999)
    King of Morocco who reigned from 1961 until his death in 1999.
  • ★Hassan Rouhani (1948–present)
    Iranian politician who served as the seventh President of Iran from 2013 to 2021.

If you like Hassan…

Hussein— brother name — Hassan and Hussein are the paired grandsons of the Prophet
Karim— shares the Arabic virtue-name tradition meaning 'generous'
Tariq— fellow classic Arabic name with strong cross-cultural presence
Omar— another widely used Arabic name with deep Islamic heritage

Frequently Asked

What does the name Hassan mean?

Hassan comes from Arabic meaning 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beneficent.' It is borne by a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, making it one of Islam's most honored names.

How do you pronounce Hassan?

Hassan is pronounced hah-SAHN /hæˈsɑːn/ — two syllables with stress on the second.

Is Hassan a boy or girl name?

Hassan is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Hassan?

Hassan has been a U.S. top-1000 name for decades and is extremely common across Muslim-majority countries worldwide.