Hans vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Hans Rank #1,325

Linus Rank #1,423

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Hans or Linus more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Hans and Linus mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Hans and Linus boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.