Hansel vs Hendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrick

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,575
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Hank

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hansel Rank #1,666
Hendrick Rank #1,575

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 vs #1666 for Hansel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hansel ___

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

Hendrick ___

  • Hendrick James
  • Hendrick Cole
  • Hendrick Lee
  • Hendrick Reid
  • Hendrick Grant
  • Hendrick Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hansel

Gretel Klaus Liesel Fritz Greta

If you choose Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hansel or Hendrick more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Hansel at #1666 in the United States.

What do Hansel and Hendrick mean?

Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Hansel and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Hansel is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.

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