Fredrick vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Adolf Rank #26,599

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Fredrick or Adolf more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Adolf mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Fredrick and Adolf boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.