Hansel
German diminutive of Hans
"God is gracious"
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Updated Thu Feb 19 2026
Hansel Origin and Meaning
Variation of Hans
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# 986 in the US
Hansel Rank in US Top 1000
# 3587 on Nameberry
Hansel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
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Famous People Named Hansel
- Hansel RoblesDominican baseball pitcher
- Hansel MiethGerman,American photojournalist for Life magazine
- Hansel Marion DeBartolo Jr.American surgeon and baseball team owner
The name Hansel in Pop Culture
- Hansel McDonaldmale model in film "Zoolander"
- "Hansel & Gretel" fairy tale
- HanselAmerican racehorse
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