Hansel
Hansel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Hansel
- An Anglicised spelling of the German given name Hänsel. English equivalent: Johnny.
How popular is Hansel?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,631 boys in the U.S. have been named Hansel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5446 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #959 in 1905. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hansel FAQ
What does the name Hansel mean?
An Anglicised spelling of the German given name Hänsel. English equivalent: Johnny.
How popular is the name Hansel?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,631 boys in the U.S. have been named Hansel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5446 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #959 in 1905. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hansel a boy or girl name?
Hansel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 3,631 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.