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Fredrick vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

Cultural Roots

English American European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,548
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Nickolas more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Nickolas mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Fredrick and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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