Frederick vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Jeffrey Rank #521

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Frederick or Jeffrey more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Jeffrey mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Frederick and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.