Hans vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Hans Rank #1,325

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Hans or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Richard mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hans and Richard boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.