Frederick vs Frank

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 #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

English German Italian American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Frank Rank #469

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Frederick or Frank more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Frank mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Frederick and Frank boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Frank is primarily a boy name.