Frederick vs Louis

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 #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

French English German Spanish Belgian

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Louis mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Frederick and Louis boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.