Fredrick vs Cecil

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 #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Cecil Rank #1,487

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Cecil more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Cecil mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Fredrick and Cecil boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.