Fred vs Rico

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 #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

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Fred Rank #1,686

Rico Rank #1,698

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1698 for Rico.

Is Fred or Rico more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Fred and Rico mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Fred and Rico boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.