Frederic vs Rick

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 #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Rick Rank #2,948

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Frederic or Rick more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Rick mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Frederic and Rick boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.