Fred vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Fred Rank #1,686

Arnold Rank #1,694

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Fred or Arnold more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Fred and Arnold mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Fred and Arnold boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.