Fred vs Ivar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,524 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yew warrior, bow warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Danish Viking

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Fred Rank #1,686

Ivar Rank #1,524

Ivar is more popular, ranked #1524 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Ivar more popular?

Ivar is more popular, ranked #1524 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Ivar mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Ivar means "yew warrior, bow warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fred and Ivar boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Ivar is primarily a boy name.