Hanzo is a unisex Japanese name of unknown origin, but it is often said to mean "half" or "halved". This name was popularized in the West through characters like Hanzo Hattori from the video game series Metal Gear Solid and Hanzo Hasashi from the Street Fighter franchise. However, its usage predates these characters, with historical figures such as Hanzo Sakura, a famous Japanese swordsman from the Edo period, bearing this name.
"The name Hanzo experienced a noticeable increase in popularity between 2020 and 2023, with the number of births nearly doubling from 11 to 15."