Frederick vs Fletcher

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 #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Fletcher Rank #565

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Frederick or Fletcher more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Fletcher mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin).

Are Frederick and Fletcher boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Fletcher is primarily a boy name.