Fred vs Gannon

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 #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Fred Rank #1,686

Gannon Rank #1,861

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1861 for Gannon.

Is Fred or Gannon more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Gannon at #1861 in the United States.

What do Fred and Gannon mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fred and Gannon boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Gannon is primarily a boy name.