Bradford vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

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Bradford Rank #3,012

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #3012 for Bradford.

Is Bradford or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Bradford at #3012 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Frederic mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Bradford and Frederic boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.