Hans vs Yohan

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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Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

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Popularity Comparison

Hans Rank #1,325
Yohan Rank #1,159

Yohan is more popular, ranked #1159 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

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hans

Greta Ingrid Klaus Liesel Max

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Yohan more popular?

Yohan is more popular, ranked #1159 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Yohan mean?

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

Are Hans and Yohan boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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