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Hans-Göran

Quick answerHans-Göran is a Scandinavian compound name combining Hans (a Germanic form of John, meaning "God is gracious") and Göran (the Swedish form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker").

Germanic/Scandinavian · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,649
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginGermanic/Scandinavian
LanguageSwedish/German
CultureScandinavian
ReligionChristian
Letters10
Numerology1 Chaldean 7
Global rank#3,649

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hans-Göran

Hans-Göran is a Scandinavian compound name combining Hans (a Germanic form of John, meaning "God is gracious") and Göran (the Swedish form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker").

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Etymology

Hans-Göran is a Scandinavian compound name combining Hans (a Germanic form of John, meaning "God is gracious") and Göran (the Swedish form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker"). The name is predominantly used in Sweden and other Nordic countries, particularly among German and Scandinavian populations, with roots in Christian naming traditions.

Hans-Göran currently ranks #3,649 in the United States as a boy's name.

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