Frederick vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Frederick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Wells mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Frederick and Wells boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.