Ansel vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansel

Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

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Ansel Rank #1,290

Hans Rank #1,325

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Ansel or Hans more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Ansel and Hans mean?

Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Ansel and Hans boy or girl names?

Ansel is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.