Fredrick vs Leander

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 #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Leander Rank #1,751

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Fredrick or Leander more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Leander mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Fredrick and Leander boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Leander is primarily a boy name.