Anderson vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Anderson Rank #357

Frederick Rank #424

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Anderson or Frederick more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Frederick mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Anderson and Frederick boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.