Fred vs Ladd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

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Fred Rank #1,686

Ladd Rank #4,806

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Is Fred or Ladd more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Fred and Ladd mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Fred and Ladd boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.