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Handsome

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAN-sum /ˈhæn.səm/High

Meaning: The English adjective handsome, 'good-looking, fine,' used directly as a given name. A word/virtue-style name, warm and affectionate rather than traditional, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A word name straight from the adjective: Handsome means 'good-looking, fine' — warm and affectionate (said 'HAN-sum').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningThe English adjective handsome, 'good-looking, fine,' used directly as a given name. A word/virtue-style name, warm and affectionate rather than traditional, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11378 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319962024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Handsome takes the English adjective 'good-looking, fine' as a given name — a word/virtue-style pick in the manner of names like Prince or Angel. It is affectionate and modern rather than historic, which we note (said 'HAN-sum').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, word-name, and warm.

Did you know? Handsome is an English word used as a name — 'good-looking, fine.' It reads as an endearment turned given name, more affectionate than traditional, which we note, said 'HAN-sum.'
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Handsome — English word name; 'good-looking, fine'

Variations

HandsomHansome

Nicknames

HanSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Handsome mean?

Handsome is the English word 'good-looking, fine' used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Handsome?

It's said HAN-sum /ˈhæn.səm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Handsome a boy or girl name?

Handsome is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Handsome?

Handsome is a rare name in the U.S.

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