Frederick vs Johan

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 #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Swedish Norwegian Dutch German Danish

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Frederick Rank #424

Johan Rank #537

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #537 for Johan.

Is Frederick or Johan more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Johan mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Frederick and Johan boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.