Fredrick vs Craig

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 #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Craig Rank #1,840

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Fredrick or Craig more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Craig mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Fredrick and Craig boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.