Hans vs Teres

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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Teres

Girl #64,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harvester, reaper"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Czech Slovak Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#64,442
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Teri, Resi

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Popularity Comparison

Hans Rank #1,325
Teres Rank #64,442

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #64442 for Teres.

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

Teres ___

  • Teres Marie
  • Teres Anne
  • Teres Louise
  • Teres Catherine
  • Teres Elise
  • Teres Joan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hans

Greta Ingrid Klaus Liesel Max

If you choose Teres

Maria Anna Peter Josef Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Teres more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Teres at #64442 in the United States.

What do Hans and Teres mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Teres means "harvester, reaper" (Greek origin).

Are Hans and Teres boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Teres is primarily a girl name.

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