Hans
ha-ns
US Popularity:2958
Origin:German
Meaning:God is gracious
Hans is a masculine name of German and Scandinavian origins. Once used as a shortened version for Johannes, this name acts as a name in its own right, translating to “God is gracious.” The first person that may come to mind is fairytale writer Hans Christian Anderson, especially if you plan to tell classic bedtime stories to your bundle of joy. If you want a unique way to share your faith—and love for literature—an old-school name like Hans will make for a long-lasting reminder.
Famous People Named Hans
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Hans Christian AndersenAuthor
Hans Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Hans is currently #1871 on The Bump
Boy:Hans is currently #553 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Hans is currently #2958 in U.S. births
Boy:Hans is currently #956 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2958
in 2022
- 139
from 2021
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