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Matthias vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Matthias Rank #472
Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #472 for Matthias.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthias or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Matthias at #472 in the United States.

What do Matthias and Frederick mean?

Matthias means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Matthias and Frederick boy or girl names?

Matthias is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.

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