Hansel vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansel

Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1666 for Hansel.

Is Hansel or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Hansel at #1666 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Gerard mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Hansel and Gerard boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.