Jean vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Hans Rank #1,325

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Jean or Hans more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Jean and Hans mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Jean and Hans boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.