Hans vs Kip

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hans Rank #1,325
Kip Rank #1,457

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1457 for Kip.

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

Kip ___

  • Kip James
  • Kip Alexander
  • Kip Thomas
  • Kip Henry
  • Kip Elliot
  • Kip George

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Kip more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Hans and Kip mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Hans and Kip boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.

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