Hans vs Shon

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
Shon Rank #7,092

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #7092 for Shon.

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

Shon ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hans

Greta Ingrid Klaus Liesel Max

If you choose Shon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Shon more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Shon at #7092 in the United States.

What do Hans and Shon mean?

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

Are Hans and Shon boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Shon is primarily a boy name.

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