Fredrick vs Hansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Hansel Rank #1,666

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1666 for Hansel.

Is Fredrick or Hansel more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Hansel at #1666 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Hansel mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Hansel boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Hansel is primarily a boy name.