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Kory vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,888
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kory Rank #2,981
Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2981 for Kory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kory or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kory and Frederic mean?

Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Kory and Frederic boy or girl names?

Kory is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.

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