Frederick vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Steven mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Frederick and Steven boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.