Fredrick vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Terrence mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Fredrick and Terrence boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.