Hansel vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansel

Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Fred Rank #1,686

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

Is Hansel or Fred more popular?

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

What do Hansel and Fred mean?

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

Are Hansel and Fred boy or girl names?

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