Fredrick vs Broderick

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 #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Broderick Rank #2,392

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Fredrick or Broderick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Broderick mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Fredrick and Broderick boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.