Frederick vs Anderson

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 #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Anderson mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Frederick and Anderson boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.