Fredrick vs Richie

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 #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

English American Irish Australian

12 High Risk

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Richie Rank #1,791

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1791 for Richie.

Is Fredrick or Richie more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Richie at #1791 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Richie mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin).

Are Fredrick and Richie boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Richie is primarily a boy name.