Hans vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Hans Rank #1,325

Sven Rank #2,624

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Hans or Sven more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Hans and Sven mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hans and Sven boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.