Hansel vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Mayer Rank #1,834

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Hansel or Mayer more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Mayer mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Hansel and Mayer boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.