High son or enclosed pasture
Hagen is a name of Germanic origin, historically derived from the Old German word 'hagan', meaning an enclosure or a protected place. In Norse and Germanic mythology, it is also associated with the legendary figure Hagen von Tronje from the Nibelungenlied. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
About 73 boys were named Hagen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A Burgundian warrior and antagonist in the epic poem Nibelungenlied · Nibelungenlied
German theoretical physicist known for his work in particle and solid state physics
Prominent German historian and professor
The same feel as Hagen — far less common.
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