Fred vs Hansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

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Fred Rank #1,686

Hansel Rank #1,666

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Hansel more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Hansel mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin).

Are Fred and Hansel boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Hansel is primarily a boy name.