Fredrick vs Slater

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 #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works with slate"

Origin: Middle English (sclater/slater)

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Slater Rank #1,543

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Slater more popular?

Slater is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Slater mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Slater means "one who works with slate" (Middle English (sclater/slater) origin).

Are Fredrick and Slater boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Slater is primarily a boy name.