Hans vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Hans Rank #1,325

Alder Rank #1,424

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

Is Hans or Alder more popular?

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

What do Hans and Alder mean?

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

Are Hans and Alder boy or girl names?

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