Frederick vs Finnegan

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 #493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Finnegan Rank #493

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #493 for Finnegan.

Is Frederick or Finnegan more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Finnegan at #493 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Finnegan mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Finnegan means "son of the fair one" (Irish origin).

Are Frederick and Finnegan boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Finnegan is primarily a boy name.