Richard vs Fredric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #6,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Fredric Rank #6,370

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6370 for Fredric.

Is Richard or Fredric more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fredric at #6370 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fredric mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Fredric boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Fredric is primarily a boy name.