Hans-Erik
Germanic/Norse · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Hans-Erik
Hans-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Hans" (a Germanic diminutive of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious") and "Erik" (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful").
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Etymology
Hans-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Hans" (a Germanic diminutive of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious") and "Erik" (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful"). The name is predominantly used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with significant adoption in German-speaking regions, reflecting Germanic and Norse cultural traditions.
Hans-Erik currently ranks #1,210 in the United States as a boy's name.
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