Richard vs Fredrick

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 #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Richard or Fredrick more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Richard and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.