King vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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King Rank #343

Frederick Rank #424

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is King or Frederick more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do King and Frederick mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are King and Frederick boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.