Fredrick vs Brent

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 #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

English American Canadian Australian

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Brent Rank #1,658

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1658 for Brent.

Is Fredrick or Brent more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Brent mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Fredrick and Brent boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.