Alder vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Alder Rank #1,424

Hans Rank #1,325

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Hans more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Hans mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Alder and Hans boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.