Fred vs Phineas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Fred Rank #1,686

Phineas Rank #1,540

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Phineas more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Phineas mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Fred and Phineas boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.