Hans vs Jean

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 #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Hans Rank #1,325

Jean Rank #1,141

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Hans or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Jean mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Hans and Jean boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.