Half-mirror or third son
In Japanese, the meaning of Hanzo depends on the kanji used. Historically, it is most famously associated with the 'Han' meaning 'half' and 'zo' meaning 'mirror' or 'image', though it was also a common name for a third-born son. It is deeply tied to samurai history and ninja folklore.
Less common today
Hanzo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,048 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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