Hans vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Hans Rank #1,325

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Hans or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Elmer mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Hans and Elmer boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.