Hassan
/ˈħa.san/
Hassan is an Arabic name, Hasan, meaning “handsome” or “good,” from the root h-s-n relating to beauty and excellence. The doubled final s is a common English transliteration variant.
Al-Hasan ibn Ali, the elder grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is the most venerated historical bearer. His name has been considered sacred in Islamic tradition for fourteen centuries.
Hassan peaked at No. 647 in 1997 with 256 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 649 with 425 births—its highest raw count in recorded US history.
What the name Hassan means
King Hassan II of Morocco (ruled 1961-1999) and soccer player Hassan Whiteside kept the name in international sports and diplomatic circles through the late 20th century.
Two syllables—huh-SAHN—carry the open vowel quality of Arabic names. The aspirated opening and the long second vowel give it a warm, resonant sound.
Growing Muslim communities in the United States are the primary driver of Hassan’s rise. The name travels easily across language boundaries with minimal mispronunciation.
Variant forms include Hasan (Arabic, one s) and Husain or Hussein (a related but distinct Arabic name honoring Al-Husayn, Al-Hasan’s brother).
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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