Fred vs Ranger

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 #1,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest guardian, one who patrols"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Ranger Rank #1,532

Ranger is more popular, ranked #1532 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Ranger more popular?

Ranger is more popular, ranked #1532 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Ranger mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Ranger means "forest guardian, one who patrols" (Old French via English origin).

Are Fred and Ranger boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Ranger is primarily a boy name.