Frederick vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

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Frederick Rank #424

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Paul mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Frederick and Paul boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.