Fred vs Lake

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 #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Lake Rank #1,633

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Lake more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Lake mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Fred and Lake boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.