Fred vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Fred Rank #1,686

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Fredrick mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Fred and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.