Emil vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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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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Emil Rank #1,253

Hans Rank #1,325

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Emil or Hans more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Emil and Hans mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Emil and Hans boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.