Fred vs Brent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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Fred Rank #1,686

Brent Rank #1,658

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Brent more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Brent mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Fred and Brent boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.