Hans vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Hans Rank #1,325

Derick Rank #1,436

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Hans or Derick more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Hans and Derick mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Hans and Derick boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.