Frederic vs Erling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

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Boy #2,911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of a nobleman"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Viking

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Erling Rank #2,911

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2911 for Erling.

Is Frederic or Erling more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Erling at #2911 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Erling mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Erling means "descendant of a nobleman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Frederic and Erling boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Erling is primarily a boy name.