Hans vs Niklaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Boy #1,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hans Rank #1,325

Niklaus Rank #1,236

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Hans or Niklaus more popular?

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Niklaus mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Niklaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hans and Niklaus boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Niklaus is primarily a boy name.