Fredrick vs Gerard

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 #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Gerard mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Fredrick and Gerard boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.