Frederick vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Rhys mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Frederick and Rhys boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.