Fletcher vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Fletcher Rank #565

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Fletcher or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Frederick mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Fletcher and Frederick boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.