Fredrick vs Freddy

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 #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Freddy Rank #1,334

Freddy is more popular, ranked #1334 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Freddy more popular?

Freddy is more popular, ranked #1334 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Freddy mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Freddy boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Freddy is primarily a boy name.