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.
About 18 boys were named Hanzo in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
