Hans vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Hans Rank #1,325

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Hans or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and John mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hans and John boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.