Frederic vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Hanson Rank #2,840

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Frederic or Hanson more popular?

Hanson is more popular, ranked #2840 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Hanson mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Frederic and Hanson boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.