Gracious
A variant of Hansel, which is a German diminutive of Johannes. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. While rare in the US, it is a recognizable variation of a classic European name.
Less common today
Hanzel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,699 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The brother from the classic fairy tale who outwits a witch · Hansel and Gretel
Mexican professional boxer
