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Louis vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Louis Rank #236
Frederick Rank #424

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #424 for Frederick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis or Frederick more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Louis and Frederick mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Louis and Frederick boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.

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