Fred vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Fred Rank #1,686

Deegan Rank #1,678

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Deegan more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Deegan mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fred and Deegan boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.