Fred vs Nikola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Fred Rank #1,686

Nikola Rank #1,589

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Nikola more popular?

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Nikola mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Nikola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Fred and Nikola boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Nikola is primarily a boy name.