Niklaus vs Hans

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niklaus

Boy #1,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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Niklaus Rank #1,236

Hans Rank #1,325

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Niklaus or Hans more popular?

Niklaus is more popular, ranked #1236 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Niklaus and Hans mean?

Niklaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Niklaus and Hans boy or girl names?

Niklaus is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.