Hans vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Hans Rank #1,325
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hans

Greta Ingrid Klaus Liesel Max

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Theodore mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hans and Theodore boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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