Hansel vs Meyer

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 #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Meyer Rank #1,815

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Is Hansel or Meyer more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Meyer mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Hansel and Meyer boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.