Fredrick vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Fredrick Rank #1,656

Roderick Rank #1,904

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Fredrick or Roderick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Roderick mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Fredrick and Roderick boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.