Frederick vs Tobias

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 #280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is good; Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian English Jewish

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Frederick Rank #424

Tobias Rank #280

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Tobias more popular?

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Tobias mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Frederick and Tobias boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.