Frederic vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Broderick Rank #2,392

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Frederic or Broderick more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Broderick mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Frederic and Broderick boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.