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Hansell

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAN-sul /ˈhæn.səl/Medium

Meaning: A diminutive of Hans, itself a short form of Johannes (John), from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; used as a given name in Latin America and EuropeLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Hansell is a diminutive of Hans/Johannes. Crisp and warm (said 'HAN-sul').
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Origin LowGermanic, Hebrew
MeaningA diminutive of Hans, itself a short form of Johannes (John), from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; used as a given name in Latin America and Europe
U.S. rank (2025)#12695 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192519182025

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

Hansell is a diminutive of Hans, itself a short form of Johannes (John), from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'. A crisp name (said 'HAN-sul').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Hispanic and German families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hansell is a diminutive of Hans (short for Johannes/John), 'God is gracious' from the Hebrew — a crisp choice, used in Latin America and Europe (said 'HAN-sul').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Hansell — Germanic/Hebrew; form of Hans/John

Variations

HanselHansell

Nicknames

Hans

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Hansel— a fellow spelling
Hans— the root name
Johann— the fuller form
Hanson— a kin Hans- surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hansell mean?

Hansell is a diminutive of Hans/Johannes (John), 'God is gracious' from the Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Hansell?

It's said HAN-sul /ˈhæn.səl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hansell a boy or girl name?

Hansell is a boy's name.

How popular is Hansell?

Hansell is a very rare name in the U.S.

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