Hansel vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hansel

Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Fredrick Rank #1,656

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

Is Hansel or Fredrick more popular?

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

What do Hansel and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Hansel and Fredrick boy or girl names?

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