Fredrick vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Gideon mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fredrick and Gideon boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.