Frederick vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Sean Rank #437

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Frederick or Sean more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Sean mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Frederick and Sean boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.