Hans
BoyOrigin: Hebrew · Germanic
Meaning
“God is gracious”
Cultural Notes
German and Scandinavian short form of Johannes; Hans Christian Andersen the Danish author wrote many of the world's best-loved fairy tales.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
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Famous People Named Hans
- Hans Christian Andersen, Hans Zimmer, Hans Holbein
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