Frederick vs Fredric

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 #6,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Fredric Rank #6,370

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #6370 for Fredric.

Is Frederick or Fredric more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Fredric at #6370 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Fredric mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Frederick and Fredric boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Fredric is primarily a boy name.