Hans vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Hans Rank #1,325

Ansel Rank #1,290

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

Is Hans or Ansel more popular?

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

What do Hans and Ansel mean?

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

Are Hans and Ansel boy or girl names?

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