Fredrick vs Alton

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 #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Alton Rank #1,572

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Alton more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Alton mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Fredrick and Alton boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.