Fredric vs Gale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredric

Boy #6,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Fredric Rank #6,370

Gale Rank #6,550

Fredric is more popular, ranked #6370 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Fredric or Gale more popular?

Fredric is more popular, ranked #6370 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Fredric and Gale mean?

Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fredric and Gale boy or girl names?

Fredric is primarily a boy name. Gale is primarily a boy name.