Gale vs Fredric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gale

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Gale Rank #6,550

Fredric Rank #6,370

Fredric is more popular, ranked #6370 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Gale or Fredric more popular?

Fredric is more popular, ranked #6370 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Gale and Fredric mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Gale and Fredric boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Fredric is primarily a boy name.