Fredrick vs Deegan

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 #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Deegan Rank #1,678

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Is Fredrick or Deegan more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Deegan mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fredrick and Deegan boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.