Phineas vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

✓ 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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Phineas Rank #1,540

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Phineas or Fredrick more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Fredrick mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Phineas and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.