Frederick vs Nikolai

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 #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Russian Eastern European Scandinavian Bulgarian

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Nikolai Rank #590

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Is Frederick or Nikolai more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Nikolai mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Frederick and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.