Fredrick vs Chad

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 #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Chad Rank #1,812

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Fredrick or Chad more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Chad mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Fredrick and Chad boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.