Hans vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Hans Rank #1,325

Emil Rank #1,253

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

Is Hans or Emil more popular?

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

What do Hans and Emil mean?

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

Are Hans and Emil boy or girl names?

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