Frederick vs Fredrick

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 #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Frederick Rank #424

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Frederick or Fredrick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Frederick and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.