Hans

Male

Meaning

God Is Gracious

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/hɑns/

Traits associated with the name Hans:

Dogs named Hans tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Hans?

Naming your dog Hans may suggest that you have an appreciation for classic, timeless names. It may also suggest that you have an appreciation for German culture.

Is Hans a good dog name?

Hans is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Hans isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Hans is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hans was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Hans is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Hans was viewed 68 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Hans's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Hans is most adored in Nevada, Nebraska and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, District of Columbia and Minnesota.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Hans.

Most popular breeds named Hans:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Dachshund
  3. Weimaraner
  4. Rottweiler
  5. Standard Schnauzer

Hans is found in these categories:

german dog names
german

A common male first name originating from Germany.

unique dog names
unique

German origin and rarely chosen, it's a canine homage to Hans Solo.

Dog names like Hans:

Family Of Hob/Robert
Mister
United States industrialist who manufactured and sold processed foods (1844-1919)
Short form of Huckleberry
Land Of Heather And Grass
Bright In Mind And Spirit
Hans dog name meaning

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Kevin (Colorado, United States)
Hans is the name we chose for our standard poodle pup. My great grand father on my mom's side was german.
October 16, 2023

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