Fredrick vs Edson

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 #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

English Brazilian Portuguese American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Edson Rank #1,835

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Fredrick or Edson more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Edson mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Fredrick and Edson boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.