Fredrick vs Ivar

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 #1,524 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yew warrior, bow warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Danish Viking

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Ivar Rank #1,524

Ivar is more popular, ranked #1524 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Ivar more popular?

Ivar is more popular, ranked #1524 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Ivar mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Ivar means "yew warrior, bow warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fredrick and Ivar boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Ivar is primarily a boy name.