Frederic vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Frederic or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Richard mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Frederic and Richard boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.