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Hanniel

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAN-ee-el /ˈhæn.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Hanniel (Channiel) is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace of God' or 'God has been gracious', from chen/chanan ('grace, to be gracious') and el ('God'). It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a chief of the tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 34:23) and a man of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:39).Medium

In 30 seconds: Hanniel is Hebrew for 'grace of God' - a biblical name from the same root as Hannah and John (said 'HAN-ee-el').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningHanniel (Channiel) is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace of God' or 'God has been gracious', from chen/chanan ('grace, to be gracious') and el ('God'). It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a chief of the tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 34:23) and a man of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:39).
U.S. rank (2023)#6661 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320052023

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

Hanniel is a Hebrew theophoric name - one that carries the name of God within it. It joins chanan, 'to be gracious', with el, 'God', giving 'grace of God' or 'God has been gracious'. It appears twice in the Hebrew Bible: as a leader of the tribe of Manasseh in Numbers, and as a man of the tribe of Asher in Chronicles. It shares its root with Hannah, Anna and John. In the U.S. it remains rare, and we handle its sacred element respectfully (said 'HAN-ee-el').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and deeply rooted.

Did you know? Hanniel shares its root with Hannah, John and Anna - all built on chen, 'grace'. The -el at the end is the Hebrew word for God, so the whole name reads 'grace of God' (said 'HAN-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 65%
References - Hanniel — Hebrew chanan 'gracious' + el 'God'; Numbers 34:23; 1 Chronicles 7:39.

Variations

HanielChannielChaniel

Nicknames

HanHaniNiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanniel mean?

Hanniel is Hebrew for 'grace of God' or 'God has been gracious', from chanan ('to be gracious') and el ('God').

How do you pronounce Hanniel?

It's said HAN-ee-el /ˈhæn.i.ɛl/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hanniel a boy or girl name?

Hanniel is a boy's name in the Hebrew Bible and is used as one today.

How popular is Hanniel?

Hanniel is very rare for boys in the U.S.

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