Frederick vs Lawrence

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 #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Lawrence Rank #510

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Frederick or Lawrence more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Lawrence mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Frederick and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.