Fredrick vs Clarence

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 #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Clarence Rank #1,563

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Clarence more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Clarence mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Fredrick and Clarence boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.