Hansel vs Hendrick

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 #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

8 High Risk

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Hansel Rank #1,666

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 vs #1666 for Hansel.

Is Hansel or Hendrick more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Hansel at #1666 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Hendrick mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Hansel and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.