Frederic vs Marlowe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Boy #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of a lake, driftwood"

Origin: Old English

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Marlowe Rank #2,781

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #2781 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Frederic or Marlowe more popular?

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #2781 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Marlowe mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Marlowe means "remnants of a lake, driftwood" (Old English origin).

Are Frederic and Marlowe boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Marlowe is primarily a boy name.