Frederic vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Frederic or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Frederic and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.