Frederick vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Frederick Rank #424
Hank Rank #425

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #425 for Hank.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frederick ___

  • Frederick James
  • Frederick William
  • Frederick Charles
  • Frederick John
  • Frederick Henry
  • Frederick Louis

Hank ___

  • Hank James
  • Hank William
  • Hank Thomas
  • Hank Lee
  • Hank Ray
  • Hank Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederick

Eleanor Charlotte George Arthur Margaret

If you choose Hank

Mae Ruth Pearl Walt Clyde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick or Hank more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Hank mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Frederick and Hank boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.

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