Fredrick vs Oskar

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 #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Oskar Rank #1,722

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Is Fredrick or Oskar more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Oskar mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Fredrick and Oskar boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.