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Hasan

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-SAN /hɑːˈsɑːn/High

Meaning: Handsome; good; beautiful; from Arabic hasan (beautiful, good, excellent)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name simply meaning 'handsome' or 'good,' from hasan (beautiful, excellent). Al-Hasan ibn Ali — the Prophet Muhammad's grandson — made this one of the most beloved names in the Islamic world.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningHandsome; good; beautiful; from Arabic hasan (beautiful, good, excellent)
U.S. rank (2024)#1204 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births168 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319582024

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

History & Origin

Hasan derives from Arabic hasan (handsome, good, excellent). Al-Hasan ibn Ali (625–670 CE) was the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and second Imam in Shia Islam. The name has been central to Islamic naming for 1,400 years.

Hasan ranked #1204 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Al-Hasan ibn Ali (625–670 CE) was the Prophet Muhammad's beloved grandson — Muhammad reportedly said 'Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn are the masters of the youth of Paradise.' The deep affection Muhammad showed both boys has made Hasan and Husain among Islam's most cherished names.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Hasan — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

HassanHasaan

Nicknames

Has

Famous Bearers

  • ★Al-Hasan ibn Ali (625–670)
    Grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and second Imam in Shia Islam; eldest son of Ali and Fatima. He briefly served as caliph in 661.

If you like Hasan…

Husain— Al-Hasan's brother — the names Hasan and Husain are always paired in Islamic tradition
Hassan— the double-s variant of the same name
Jasem— Arabic name with the same dignified two-syllable quality
Bilal— Arabic companion name in the same Islamic tradition
Khalid— Arabic name meaning eternal in the same Islamic naming space

Frequently Asked

What does the name Hasan mean?

Hasan means 'handsome,' 'good,' and 'beautiful' in Arabic. Al-Hasan was the Prophet Muhammad's beloved grandson.

How do you pronounce Hasan?

It's said hah-SAN — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hasan a boy or girl name?

Hasan is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Hasan?

Hasan ranked #1204 for U.S. boys in 2024.