Hansel vs Mayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansel

Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

Cultural Roots

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,666
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hans, Han

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Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
May

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Popularity Comparison

Hansel Rank #1,666
Mayer Rank #1,834

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hansel ___

  • Hansel Friedrich
  • Hansel Wilhelm
  • Hansel Georg
  • Hansel Karl
  • Hansel Ernst
  • Hansel Peter

Mayer ___

  • Mayer Isaac
  • Mayer Elijah
  • Mayer Samuel
  • Mayer David
  • Mayer Louis
  • Mayer Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hansel

Gretel Klaus Liesel Fritz Greta

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hansel or Mayer more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Mayer mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Hansel and Mayer boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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