Roderick vs Fredrick

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 #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Roderick Rank #1,904

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Roderick and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.