Allen vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Allen Rank #574

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Frederick mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Allen and Frederick boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.