Fred vs Hansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Freddy, Freddie

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Hansel

Boy #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

Cultural Roots

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,666
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hans, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fred Rank #1,686
Hansel Rank #1,666

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fred ___

  • Fred James
  • Fred William
  • Fred George
  • Fred Arthur
  • Fred Henry
  • Fred Thomas

Hansel ___

  • Hansel Friedrich
  • Hansel Wilhelm
  • Hansel Georg
  • Hansel Karl
  • Hansel Ernst
  • Hansel Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

If you choose Hansel

Gretel Klaus Liesel Fritz Greta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fred or Hansel more popular?

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

What do Fred and Hansel mean?

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

Are Fred and Hansel boy or girl names?

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

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