Albert vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

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Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Freddy, Freddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Fred Rank #1,686

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #1686 for Fred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

Fred ___

  • Fred James
  • Fred William
  • Fred George
  • Fred Arthur
  • Fred Henry
  • Fred Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Fred more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Albert and Fred mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Albert and Fred boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.

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