Fredrick vs Karl

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 #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Karl Rank #1,684

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Fredrick or Karl more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Karl mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Fredrick and Karl boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.