Hansel

Pronunciation: [ h-ANS-uhl ]

Girl Name #67,778 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hansel is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-ANS-uhl.

Parents who love the name Hansel often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #67,778
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Han Hay Hanie Hansie

Also a Boy Name

Hansel is also used as a boy name, ranked #1666.

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Similar Names

Hattie Harriet Hannah Harriett Hallie Hanna Hazel Harriette

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hansel

Is Hansel a boy or girl name?

Hansel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #67778. As a boy name, it is ranked #1666. Hansel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Hansel?

Hansel is pronounced h-ANS-uhl.

How popular is the name Hansel?

Hansel is currently ranked #67778 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hansel?

Common nicknames for Hansel include Han, Hay, Hanie, and Hansie.

Is Hansel a common or rare name?

Hansel is an uncommon name, ranked #67778 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hansel

Hansel is a girl name .

Is Hansel a boy or girl name? Hansel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,778 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,666. Hansel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hansel is currently ranked #67,778 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hansel include Han, Hay, Hanie, and Hansie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.