Frederic vs Friedrich

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 #5,007 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Frederic Rank #2,888

Friedrich Rank #5,007

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #5007 for Friedrich.

Is Frederic or Friedrich more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Friedrich at #5007 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Friedrich mean?

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

Are Frederic and Friedrich boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Friedrich is primarily a boy name.