Frederik vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederik

Boy #5,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Frederik Rank #5,145

Wilfred Rank #5,034

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #5145 for Frederik.

Is Frederik or Wilfred more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Frederik at #5145 in the United States.

What do Frederik and Wilfred mean?

Frederik means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Frederik and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Frederik is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.