Fred vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Fred Rank #1,686

Emmet Rank #1,596

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Emmet more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Emmet mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Fred and Emmet boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.