Hassan
Hassan is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “handsome, good, beautiful.” It ranked #626 in the United States in 2025. Hassan is an Arabic name meaning 'handsome' or 'good.
how do you pronounce Hassan?
hah-SAHN
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what does Hassan mean?
The name Hassan means “handsome, good, beautiful.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Hassan is an Arabic name meaning 'handsome' or 'good.' It is deeply significant in Islamic history as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hassan ibn Ali, who is revered especially in Shia Islam.
where does the name Hassan come from?
Wiktionary glosses the Arabic root behind Hassan as fine, good, good-looking, handsome, manly, and strong, and Wikipedia confirms Hassan (also spelled Hasan) is an Arabic masculine given name used throughout the Muslim world.
the history of Hassan
The sources describe it as a name used broadly across the Muslim world but give no further historical detail or timeline, so nothing more specific is added here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #626 |
| 2024 | #649 |
| 2023 | #688 |
| 2022 | #777 |
| 2021 | #789 |
| 2020 | #817 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Hassan?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Hassan?
- Hassan II (former King of Morocco)
- Hassan Minhaj (American comedian)
- Hassan Whiteside (American NBA player)
what names are similar to Hassan?
what names go well with Hassan?
Sibling names that share Hassan's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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