Frederick vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Seth Rank #559

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Frederick or Seth more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Seth mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Frederick and Seth boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.