Fred vs Hendrick

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 #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

8 High Risk

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Fred Rank #1,686

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Hendrick more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Hendrick mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Fred and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.