John vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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John Rank #21

Hans Rank #1,325

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is John or Hans more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do John and Hans mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are John and Hans boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.