Alton vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Alton Rank #1,572

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Alton or Fredrick more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Alton and Fredrick mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Alton and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.