Shaun vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

✓ 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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Shaun Rank #1,568

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Shaun or Fredrick more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Fredrick mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Shaun and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.