Fredrick vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Guy mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Guy boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.