Chad vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,812
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Fredrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Popularity Comparison

Chad Rank #1,812
Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1812 for Chad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chad or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Chad and Fredrick mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Chad and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons