Frederick vs Lionel

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 #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

English French Spanish Italian

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Frederick Rank #424

Lionel Rank #561

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Frederick or Lionel more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Lionel mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Frederick and Lionel boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.