Smith vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Smith Rank #1,580

Fred Rank #1,686

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Smith or Fred more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Smith and Fred mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Smith and Fred boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.