Fredrick vs Hansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Hansel Rank #1,666

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1666 for Hansel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fredrick ___

  • Fredrick James
  • Fredrick John
  • Fredrick Henry
  • Fredrick William
  • Fredrick Thomas
  • Fredrick Charles

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 Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Hansel

Gretel Klaus Liesel Fritz Greta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Hansel more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Hansel at #1666 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Hansel mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Hansel boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Hansel is primarily a boy name.

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