Fredrick vs Rico

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 #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Rico Rank #1,698

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1698 for Rico.

Is Fredrick or Rico more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Rico mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Fredrick and Rico boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.