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Hassan is a masculine name used in Arabic and Persian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternatively, this spelling can represent the distinct but related Arabic name حسّان (having a doubled middle consonant and a final long vowel) meaning ‘beautifier, improver’. Hassan ibn Thabit was a 7th-century poet who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad." It ranked #626 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternatively, this spelling can represent the distinct but related Arabic name حسّان (having a doubled middle consonant and a final long vowel) meaning ‘beautifier, improver’. Hassan ibn Thabit was a 7th-century poet who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Malay and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Hassan ranked #626 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #626 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hassan mean?
Hassan means "beautifier, improver", according to Behind the Name.
Is Hassan a popular name?
Hassan ranked #626 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Hassan a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Hassan appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Hassan — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
