Wilfred vs Frederik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Wilfred Rank #5,034

Frederik Rank #5,145

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 vs #5145 for Frederik.

Is Wilfred or Frederik more popular?

Wilfred is more popular, ranked #5034 compared to Frederik at #5145 in the United States.

What do Wilfred and Frederik mean?

Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin). Frederik means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilfred and Frederik boy or girl names?

Wilfred is primarily a boy name. Frederik is primarily a boy name.