The baby name Hans-Peter is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: [hansˈpeːtɐ]; Approx. English: /hɑns ˈpiːtər/.
Hans-Peter is German in Origin.
The baby name Hans-Peter is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: [hansˈpeːtɐ]; Approx. English: /hɑns ˈpiːtər/.
Hans-Peter is German in Origin.
Hans-Peter is a classic German double given name combining Hans, a short form of Johannes (from Hebrew Yohanan, "Yahweh is gracious"), with Peter, from Greek Petros, "rock, stone." Together the elements evoke grace and steadfastness. The form flourished in German-speaking Europe, especially Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, from the 1930s through the 1970s, aligning with the tradition of hyphenated forenames that bind two equal parts into a single official name. It remains familiar though less common today.
Variants include Hans Peter (unhyphenated), Hanspeter (particularly Swiss), and the fuller Johann Peter; related forms abroad include Jan-Peter (Dutch/German), Jens-Peter (Danish), and Hans-Peeter (Estonian), with functional counterparts such as Jean-Pierre and João Pedro or Juan Pedro. Nicknames range from Hans, Hansi, and Peter/Pit to the German diminutive HaPe/Hape. Notable bearers include footballer Hans-Peter Briegel and entertainer Hape Kerkeling (born Hans-Peter). Pronounced HAHNS-PEH-ter in German.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #193 | 342 | 2,180 |
| Austria | 0 | #195 | 19 | 850 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #260 | 1,506 | 5,697 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #313 | 13 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| Germany | 0 | #358 | 81 | 2,542 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #653 | 30 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #902 | 50 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,168 | 11 | 25,619 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,455 | 17 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Hans-Peter is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!