Broderick vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Frederic Rank #2,888

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Broderick or Frederic more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Frederic mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Broderick and Frederic boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.