Roderick vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Frederic Rank #2,888

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Roderick or Frederic more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Frederic mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Roderick and Frederic boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.