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Hanson vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,840
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,888
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hanson Rank #2,840
Frederic Rank #2,888

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanson or Frederic more popular?

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

What do Hanson and Frederic mean?

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

Are Hanson and Frederic boy or girl names?

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

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