The association with fairy-tale creator Hans Christian Andersen gives this classic German name a nostalgic feel.
Variations
Hanzel,
Hanns,
Hanss,
Hannes,
Hansel
Hans is a nickname of
Hanson.
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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