Richard vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Frederick Rank #424

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Richard or Frederick more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Richard and Frederick mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Frederick boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.