Fredrick vs Lael

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 #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Lael Rank #1,468

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Lael more popular?

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Lael mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fredrick and Lael boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.