Karl vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Karl Rank #1,684

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Karl or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Karl and Fredrick mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Karl and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.