Darrell vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Dell

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Fredrick Rank #1,656

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrell ___

  • Darrell James
  • Darrell Lee
  • Darrell Wayne
  • Darrell Keith
  • Darrell Eugene

Fredrick ___

  • Fredrick James
  • Fredrick John
  • Fredrick Henry
  • Fredrick William
  • Fredrick Thomas
  • Fredrick Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Fredrick more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Fredrick mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Darrell and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.

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