Frederick vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and King mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Frederick and King boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.