Fredrick vs Frederic

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 #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Frederic Rank #2,888

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Fredrick or Frederic more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Frederic mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Fredrick and Frederic boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.