Hansel vs Stephan

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hansel Rank #1,666
Stephan Rank #1,726

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1726 for Stephan.

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

Stephan ___

  • Stephan James
  • Stephan Michael
  • Stephan Alexander
  • Stephan John
  • Stephan David
  • Stephan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hansel

Gretel Klaus Liesel Fritz Greta

If you choose Stephan

Elisa Clara Maximilian Helena Anton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hansel or Stephan more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Stephan mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Hansel and Stephan boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.

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