Fred vs Luther

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

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Fred Rank #1,686

Luther Rank #1,499

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Luther more popular?

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Luther mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Fred and Luther boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.