Hans

At a Glance: Name: Hans – Meaning: short form of Johannes/John, ultimately Hebrew for 'Yahweh is gracious' – Origin: German (short form of Johannes) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: HAHNS

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Hans is the German short form of Johannes, itself rooted in the Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' It's a name with a long, well-documented history in German-speaking naming traditions. If you're drawn to short, no-frills names with a clear linguistic lineage, Hans fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Hans

Meaning: Short form of Johannes/John, ultimately Hebrew for 'Yahweh is gracious'.

Origin: German (short form of Johannes).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Hans

Phonetic: HAHNS   IPA: /hɑːns/

Popularity of Hans

Hans peaked at #291 in 1885, and by 2024 it had fallen to #1324 with just 145 babies given the name — a name that's held on quietly at the far edges of the Social Security data since 1880 rather than disappearing outright.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hans mean?

Short form of Johannes/John, ultimately Hebrew for ‘Yahweh is gracious’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hans)

How do you pronounce Hans?

Hans is pronounced HAHNS (IPA: /hɑːns/).

Is Hans a popular name right now?

Hans peaked at #291 in 1885 and is ranked #1324 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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