Erling vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erling

Boy #2,911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of a nobleman"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Viking

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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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Erling Rank #2,911

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2911 for Erling.

Is Erling or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Erling at #2911 in the United States.

What do Erling and Frederic mean?

Erling means "descendant of a nobleman" (Old Norse origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Erling and Frederic boy or girl names?

Erling is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.