Rico vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Spanish Italian American Latino

✓ 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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Rico Rank #1,698

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1698 for Rico.

Is Rico or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Rico and Fredrick mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Rico and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.