Frederic vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Frederic Rank #2,888

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Frederic or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Roderick mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Frederic and Roderick boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.