The baby name Hans-Ulrich is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: [hans ˈʊlʁɪç]; English approximation: 'hanz-UL-rikh' (HAHNS-UL-rikh).
Hans-Ulrich is German in Origin.
The baby name Hans-Ulrich is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced German IPA: [hans ˈʊlʁɪç]; English approximation: 'hanz-UL-rikh' (HAHNS-UL-rikh).
Hans-Ulrich is German in Origin.
Hans‑Ulrich combines Hans, the German short form of Johannes (from Hebrew Yochanan, “Yahweh is gracious”), with Ulrich, derived from Old High German uodal “ancestral estate” and rihhi “ruler, powerful.” Together the compound can be read as “God is gracious, ruler of the ancestral domain,” blending piety with steadfast leadership.
As a double-barrelled given name, it is characteristic of German-speaking Europe - especially Germany, Austria, and Switzerland - where paired male names flourished from the late 19th through mid-20th centuries. Usage today feels traditional and scholarly. Noted variants include Hans Ulrich (unhyphenated), Johann/Johannes Ulrich as formal equivalents, and the rare fused Hansulrich. Related counterparts are Ulrik (Scandinavian), Ulric (English), and Ulrico (Romance); for Hans, cognates like Hannes, Jan, and Johan occur regionally. Diminutives such as Hansi and Swiss Ueli/Üeli also appear.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #802 | 151 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
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