Hans
Hans: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæns/ · /ˈhænz/
Meaning and origin of Hans
Root meaning: “John”
- A male given name from German.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Hans (occasionally used in English), a medieval short form of Johannes (“John”).
How popular is Hans?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 15,677 boys in the U.S. have been named Hans (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7872 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #291 in 1885. In 2025, 146 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hans FAQ
What does the name Hans mean?
Hans traces back to a root meaning "John". A male given name from German. Borrowed from German Hans (occasionally used in English), a medieval short form of Johannes (“John”).
What is the origin of the name Hans?
Hans is listed as a name of German origin.
How popular is the name Hans?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 15,677 boys in the U.S. have been named Hans (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7872 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #291 in 1885. In 2025, 146 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hans a boy or girl name?
Hans is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 15,677 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.