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Anze

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHN-zeh /ˈɑːn.zɛ/Medium

Meaning: A Slovene form of Hans (John), ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Written Anze/Anze in English. Warm and heritage-rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A Slovene form of John: Anze means 'God is gracious' (said 'AHN-zeh'). Crisp and heritage-rooted.
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Origin MediumSlovene, Hebrew
MeaningA Slovene form of Hans (John), ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Written Anze/Anze in English. Warm and heritage-rooted.
U.S. rank (2023)#12373 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620122023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anze is Slovene for Hans/John, from the Hebrew 'God is gracious.' A warm heritage name, common in Slovenia but rare in the U.S. (said 'AHN-zeh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Slovenian families. Rare, heritage, and crisp.

Did you know? Anze is a Slovene form of Hans (John), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious' — a crisp, familiar name in Slovenia, borne by athletes and everyday folk alike (said 'AHN-zeh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Anze — Slovene form of Hans/John; Hebrew 'God is gracious'

Variations

AnzeAnceHanzi

Nicknames

AnAnzi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anze mean?

Anze is a Slovene form of Hans (John), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Anze?

It's said AHN-zeh /ˈɑːn.zɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anze a boy or girl name?

Anze is a boy's name.

How popular is Anze?

Anze is a rare name in the U.S.

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