Fred vs Indigo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,628 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"blue-purple dye, the color indigo"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Fred Rank #1,686

Indigo Rank #1,628

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Indigo more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #1628 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Indigo mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Indigo means "blue-purple dye, the color indigo" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Fred and Indigo boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Indigo is primarily a boy name.