Frederick vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Adolf Rank #26,599

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Frederick or Adolf more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Adolf mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Frederick and Adolf boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.