Fredrick vs Phineas

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 #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Phineas Rank #1,540

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Phineas more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Phineas mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Fredrick and Phineas boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.