Fredrick vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fred Rank #1,686

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fredrick or Fred more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Fred mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Fredrick and Fred boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.