Hansel vs Oskar

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 #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Oskar Rank #1,722

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Is Hansel or Oskar more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Oskar mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Hansel and Oskar boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.