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Hanzel

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Meaning of Hanzel: German: 'God is gracious'

Hanzel is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2626th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2626

48 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

357

First recorded 1987 · peak 2024

Trend

rising

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 6 babies1988: 5 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 9 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 5 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 6 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 5 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 7 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 5 babies2006: 8 babies2007: 9 babies2008: 5 babies2009: 9 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 8 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 12 babies2014: 16 babies2015: 7 babies2016: 9 babies2017: 7 babies2018: 8 babies2019: 11 babies2020: 13 babies20202021: 19 babies2022: 20 babies2023: 29 babies2024: 49 babies2025: 48 babies
US babies named Hanzel per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 49.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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