Hansel vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansel

Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1666 for Hansel.

Is Hansel or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Hansel at #1666 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Howard mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hansel and Howard boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.