Roderick vs Fredric

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 #6,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Fredric Rank #6,370

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #6370 for Fredric.

Is Roderick or Fredric more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Fredric at #6370 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Fredric mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Roderick and Fredric boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Fredric is primarily a boy name.