Rhys vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Rhys Rank #354

Frederick Rank #424

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Rhys or Frederick more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Frederick mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Rhys and Frederick boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.