Frederic vs Fredric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Boy #6,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Fredric Rank #6,370

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #6370 for Fredric.

Is Frederic or Fredric more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Fredric at #6370 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Fredric mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Frederic and Fredric boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Fredric is primarily a boy name.