Fredrick vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Shaun mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Fredrick and Shaun boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.