Hans vs Immanuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,325
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hansi

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Immanuel

Boy #1,210 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Ethiopian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,210
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Imani, Manu

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Popularity Comparison

Hans Rank #1,325
Immanuel Rank #1,210

Immanuel is more popular, ranked #1210 vs #1325 for Hans.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hans ___

  • Hans Friedrich
  • Hans Otto
  • Hans Karl
  • Hans Wilhelm
  • Hans Georg
  • Hans Ernst

Immanuel ___

  • Immanuel David
  • Immanuel Joseph
  • Immanuel Aaron
  • Immanuel James
  • Immanuel Elijah
  • Immanuel Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hans

Greta Ingrid Klaus Liesel Max

If you choose Immanuel

Ezekiel Solomon Miriam Deborah Nathaniel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Immanuel more popular?

Immanuel is more popular, ranked #1210 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Immanuel mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Immanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hans and Immanuel boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Immanuel is primarily a boy name.

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