Fredrick vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Irving mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Fredrick and Irving boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.