Hanzo

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAHN-zoh /ˈhɑn.zoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese name (meaning depends on kanji; historically a samurai/ninja name, e.g. Hattori Hanzo); construction kanji-dependentLow

In 30 seconds: Bold and storied: Hanzo is a Japanese warrior name (the legendary ninja Hattori Hanzo). Strong, sleek, and distinctive.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningA Japanese name (meaning depends on kanji; historically a samurai/ninja name, e.g. Hattori Hanzo); construction kanji-dependent

U.S. rank (2025)#5283 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hanzo is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji used (it has been read with senses tied to 'half', 'companion', or a generational marker). Historically a samurai/ninja name — the legendary Hattori Hanzo — and known in pop culture (Kill Bill; Overwatch). A bold, distinctive name (kanji-dependent, which we note).

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and pop-culture-influenced families. Rare, a-warrior-name at the (historic) root, and bold.

Did you know? Hanzo is a historic Japanese name (its meaning depends on the kanji) — borne by the legendary ninja Hattori Hanzo, and a famed swordsmith in Kill Bill; bold and storied.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Hanzo — kanji-dependent

Variations

Hanzou

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanzo mean?

Hanzo is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji; it's a historic samurai/ninja name.

How do you pronounce Hanzo?

It's said HAHN-zoh /ˈhɑn.zoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hanzo a boy or girl name?

Hanzo is a boy's name.

How popular is Hanzo?

Hanzo is a rare name in the U.S.