Frederick vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Frederick or Frederic more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Frederic mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Frederick and Frederic boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.