Frederic vs Hanson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

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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
Nicknames
Hans, Han

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frederic ___

  • Frederic Louis
  • Frederic Henri
  • Frederic Charles
  • Frederic William
  • Frederic James
  • Frederic Auguste

Hanson ___

  • Hanson James
  • Hanson Cole
  • Hanson Reid
  • Hanson William
  • Hanson Thomas
  • Hanson Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Hanson

Henderson Larson Jensen Lawson Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Hanson more popular?

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

What do Frederic and Hanson mean?

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

Are Frederic and Hanson boy or girl names?

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

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